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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,336.02, 26,696.55 and 14,851.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,336.02, 26,696.55 and 14,851.74 is: 20,505.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,336.02 : 26,696.55 = 14,851.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,336.02/26,696.55 = 14,851.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,336.02x = 26,696.55 × 14,851.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,336.02x = 396,490,219.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,490,219.50/19,336.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,505.27

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