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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,316.27, 26,682.01 and 14,895.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,316.27, 26,682.01 and 14,895.50 is: 20,575.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,316.27 : 26,682.01 = 14,895.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,316.27/26,682.01 = 14,895.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,316.27x = 26,682.01 × 14,895.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,316.27x = 397,441,709.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,441,709.31/19,316.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,575.49

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