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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,373.22, 26,747.88 and 14,888.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,373.22, 26,747.88 and 14,888.70 is: 20,556.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,373.22 : 26,747.88 = 14,888.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,373.22/26,747.88 = 14,888.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,373.22x = 26,747.88 × 14,888.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,373.22x = 398,241,160.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,241,160.96/19,373.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,556.27

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