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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,330.98, 26,689.56 and 14,846.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,330.98, 26,689.56 and 14,846.70 is: 20,498.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,330.98 : 26,689.56 = 14,846.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,330.98/26,689.56 = 14,846.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,330.98x = 26,689.56 × 14,846.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,330.98x = 396,251,890.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,251,890.45/19,330.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,498.28

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