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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,339, 26,700.70 and 14,854.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,339, 26,700.70 and 14,854.76 is: 20,509.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,339 : 26,700.70 = 14,854.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,339/26,700.70 = 14,854.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,339x = 26,700.70 × 14,854.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,339x = 396,632,490.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,632,490.33/19,339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,509.46

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