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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,347.12, 26,710.38 and 14,862.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,347.12, 26,710.38 and 14,862.06 is: 20,518.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,347.12 : 26,710.38 = 14,862.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,347.12/26,710.38 = 14,862.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,347.12x = 26,710.38 × 14,862.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,347.12x = 396,971,270.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,971,270.18/19,347.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,518.37

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