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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,434.72, 26,832.83 and 14,950.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,434.72, 26,832.83 and 14,950.56 is: 20,641.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,434.72 : 26,832.83 = 14,950.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,434.72/26,832.83 = 14,950.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,434.72x = 26,832.83 × 14,950.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,434.72x = 401,165,760.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,165,760.13/19,434.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,641.71

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