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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,337.05, 26,697.99 and 14,852.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,337.05, 26,697.99 and 14,852.79 is: 20,506.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,337.05 : 26,697.99 = 14,852.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,337.05/26,697.99 = 14,852.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,337.05x = 26,697.99 × 14,852.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,337.05x = 396,539,638.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,539,638.89/19,337.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,506.73

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