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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,333.80, 26,693.50 and 14,849.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,333.80, 26,693.50 and 14,849.54 is: 20,502.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,333.80 : 26,693.50 = 14,849.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,333.80/26,693.50 = 14,849.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,333.80x = 26,693.50 × 14,849.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,333.80x = 396,386,025.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,386,025.40/19,333.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,502.23

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