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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,332.77, 26,692.07 and 14,848.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,332.77, 26,692.07 and 14,848.49 is: 20,500.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,332.77 : 26,692.07 = 14,848.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,332.77/26,692.07 = 14,848.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,332.77x = 26,692.07 × 14,848.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,332.77x = 396,336,926.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,336,926.96/19,332.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,500.79

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