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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,297.24, 26,636.85 and 14,815.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,297.24, 26,636.85 and 14,815.31 is: 20,450.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,297.24 : 26,636.85 = 14,815.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,297.24/26,636.85 = 14,815.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,297.24x = 26,636.85 × 14,815.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,297.24x = 394,633,056.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,633,056.99/19,297.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,450.24

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