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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,369.24, 26,742.35 and 14,884.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,369.24, 26,742.35 and 14,884.67 is: 20,550.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,369.24 : 26,742.35 = 14,884.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,369.24/26,742.35 = 14,884.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,369.24x = 26,742.35 × 14,884.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,369.24x = 398,051,054.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,051,054.77/19,369.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,550.68

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