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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,342.14, 26,707.23 and 14,858.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,342.14, 26,707.23 and 14,858.79 is: 20,516.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,342.14 : 26,707.23 = 14,858.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,342.14/26,707.23 = 14,858.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,342.14x = 26,707.23 × 14,858.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,342.14x = 396,837,122.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,837,122.05/19,342.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,516.71

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