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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,368.32, 26,742.15 and 14,884.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,368.32, 26,742.15 and 14,884.97 is: 20,551.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,368.32 : 26,742.15 = 14,884.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,368.32/26,742.15 = 14,884.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,368.32x = 26,742.15 × 14,884.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,368.32x = 398,055,966.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,055,966.77/19,368.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,551.92

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