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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,316.90, 26,670.13 and 14,832.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,316.90, 26,670.13 and 14,832.61 is: 20,478.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,316.90 : 26,670.13 = 14,832.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,316.90/26,670.13 = 14,832.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,316.90x = 26,670.13 × 14,832.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,316.90x = 395,587,533.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,587,533.18/19,316.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,478.83

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