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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,331.17, 26,689.87 and 14,846.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,331.17, 26,689.87 and 14,846.91 is: 20,498.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,331.17 : 26,689.87 = 14,846.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,331.17/26,689.87 = 14,846.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,331.17x = 26,689.87 × 14,846.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,331.17x = 396,262,097.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,262,097.80/19,331.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,498.61

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