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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,336.05, 26,696.61 and 14,851.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,336.05, 26,696.61 and 14,851.79 is: 20,505.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,336.05 : 26,696.61 = 14,851.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,336.05/26,696.61 = 14,851.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,336.05x = 26,696.61 × 14,851.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,336.05x = 396,492,311.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,492,311.95/19,336.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,505.34

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