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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,373.19, 26,684.08 and 14,888.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,373.19, 26,684.08 and 14,888.36 is: 20,506.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,373.19 : 26,684.08 = 14,888.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,373.19/26,684.08 = 14,888.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,373.19x = 26,684.08 × 14,888.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,373.19x = 397,282,018.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,282,018.67/19,373.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,506.79

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