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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,370.70, 26,744.35 and 14,886.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,370.70, 26,744.35 and 14,886.30 is: 20,552.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,370.70 : 26,744.35 = 14,886.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,370.70/26,744.35 = 14,886.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,370.70x = 26,744.35 × 14,886.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,370.70x = 398,124,417.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,124,417.41/19,370.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,552.92

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