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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,366.97, 26,735.27 and 14,889.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,366.97, 26,735.27 and 14,889.15 is: 20,553.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,366.97 : 26,735.27 = 14,889.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,366.97/26,735.27 = 14,889.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,366.97x = 26,735.27 × 14,889.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,366.97x = 398,065,370.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,065,370.87/19,366.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,553.83

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