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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,401.60, 26,786.88 and 14,917.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,401.60, 26,786.88 and 14,917.08 is: 20,595.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,401.60 : 26,786.88 = 14,917.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,401.60/26,786.88 = 14,917.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,401.60x = 26,786.88 × 14,917.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,401.60x = 399,582,031.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,582,031.91/19,401.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,595.31

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