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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,435.86, 26,786.34 and 14,623.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,435.86, 26,786.34 and 14,623.13 is: 20,153.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,435.86 : 26,786.34 = 14,623.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,435.86/26,786.34 = 14,623.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,435.86x = 26,786.34 × 14,623.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,435.86x = 391,700,199.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,700,199.01/19,435.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,153.48

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