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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,334.16, 26,694 and 14,849.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,334.16, 26,694 and 14,849.92 is: 20,502.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,334.16 : 26,694 = 14,849.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,334.16/26,694 = 14,849.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,334.16x = 26,694 × 14,849.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,334.16x = 396,403,764.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,403,764.48/19,334.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,502.77

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