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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,299.80, 26,646.35 and 14,846.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,299.80, 26,646.35 and 14,846.82 is: 20,498.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,299.80 : 26,646.35 = 14,846.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,299.80/26,646.35 = 14,846.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,299.80x = 26,646.35 × 14,846.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,299.80x = 395,613,487.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,613,487.87/19,299.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,498.33

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