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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,328.54, 26,686.23 and 14,844.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,328.54, 26,686.23 and 14,844.28 is: 20,494.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,328.54 : 26,686.23 = 14,844.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,328.54/26,686.23 = 14,844.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,328.54x = 26,686.23 × 14,844.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,328.54x = 396,137,923.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,137,923.17/19,328.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,494.97

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