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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,333.50, 26,693.10 and 14,849.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,333.50, 26,693.10 and 14,849.25 is: 20,501.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,333.50 : 26,693.10 = 14,849.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,333.50/26,693.10 = 14,849.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,333.50x = 26,693.10 × 14,849.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,333.50x = 396,372,515.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,372,515.18/19,333.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,501.85

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