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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,368.24, 26,740.97 and 14,883.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,368.24, 26,740.97 and 14,883.67 is: 20,549.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,368.24 : 26,740.97 = 14,883.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,368.24/26,740.97 = 14,883.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,368.24x = 26,740.97 × 14,883.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,368.24x = 398,003,772.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,003,772.96/19,368.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,549.30

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