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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,353.87, 26,709.41 and 14,565.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,353.87, 26,709.41 and 14,565.20 is: 20,100.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,353.87 : 26,709.41 = 14,565.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,353.87/26,709.41 = 14,565.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,353.87x = 26,709.41 × 14,565.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,353.87x = 389,027,692.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,027,692.16/19,353.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,100.77

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