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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,292.83, 26,639.21 and 14,809.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,292.83, 26,639.21 and 14,809.48 is: 20,448.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,292.83 : 26,639.21 = 14,809.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,292.83/26,639.21 = 14,809.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,292.83x = 26,639.21 × 14,809.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,292.83x = 394,512,847.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,512,847.71/19,292.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,448.68

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