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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,303.81, 26,651.88 and 14,850.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,303.81, 26,651.88 and 14,850.82 is: 20,503.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,303.81 : 26,651.88 = 14,850.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,303.81/26,651.88 = 14,850.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,303.81x = 26,651.88 × 14,850.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,303.81x = 395,802,272.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,802,272.54/19,303.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,503.84

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