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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,372.44, 26,683.04 and 14,887.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,372.44, 26,683.04 and 14,887.61 is: 20,505.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,372.44 : 26,683.04 = 14,887.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,372.44/26,683.04 = 14,887.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,372.44x = 26,683.04 × 14,887.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,372.44x = 397,246,596.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,246,596.94/19,372.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,505.76

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