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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,436.10, 26,834.49 and 14,951.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,436.10, 26,834.49 and 14,951.58 is: 20,642.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,436.10 : 26,834.49 = 14,951.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,436.10/26,834.49 = 14,951.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,436.10x = 26,834.49 × 14,951.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,436.10x = 401,218,023.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,218,023.99/19,436.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,642.93

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