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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,436.78, 26,835.83 and 14,675.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,436.78, 26,835.83 and 14,675.96 is: 20,262.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,436.78 : 26,835.83 = 14,675.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,436.78/26,835.83 = 14,675.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,436.78x = 26,835.83 × 14,675.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,436.78x = 393,841,360.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,841,360.09/19,436.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,262.69

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