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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,364.09, 26,731.30 and 14,886.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,364.09, 26,731.30 and 14,886.28 is: 20,549.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,364.09 : 26,731.30 = 14,886.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,364.09/26,731.30 = 14,886.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,364.09x = 26,731.30 × 14,886.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,364.09x = 397,929,482.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,929,482.91/19,364.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,549.87

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