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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,370.97, 26,740.79 and 14,893.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,370.97, 26,740.79 and 14,893.15 is: 20,559.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,370.97 : 26,740.79 = 14,893.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,370.97/26,740.79 = 14,893.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,370.97x = 26,740.79 × 14,893.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,370.97x = 398,254,596.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,254,596.59/19,370.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,559.35

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