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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,417.80, 26,805.60 and 14,639.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,417.80, 26,805.60 and 14,639.70 is: 20,209.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,417.80 : 26,805.60 = 14,639.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,417.80/26,805.60 = 14,639.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,417.80x = 26,805.60 × 14,639.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,417.80x = 392,425,942.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,425,942.32/19,417.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,209.60

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