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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,347.24, 26,691.14 and 14,863.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,347.24, 26,691.14 and 14,863.08 is: 20,504.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,347.24 : 26,691.14 = 14,863.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,347.24/26,691.14 = 14,863.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,347.24x = 26,691.14 × 14,863.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,347.24x = 396,712,549.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,712,549.11/19,347.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,504.87

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