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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,371.69, 26,682.01 and 14,886.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,371.69, 26,682.01 and 14,886.86 is: 20,504.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,371.69 : 26,682.01 = 14,886.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,371.69/26,682.01 = 14,886.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,371.69x = 26,682.01 × 14,886.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,371.69x = 397,211,176.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,211,176.76/19,371.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,504.73

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