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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,427.10, 26,771.67 and 14,950.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,427.10, 26,771.67 and 14,950.86 is: 20,603.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,427.10 : 26,771.67 = 14,950.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,427.10/26,771.67 = 14,950.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,427.10x = 26,771.67 × 14,950.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,427.10x = 400,259,490.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,259,490.14/19,427.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,603.15

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