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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,437.10, 26,835.87 and 14,952.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,437.10, 26,835.87 and 14,952.58 is: 20,644.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,437.10 : 26,835.87 = 14,952.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,437.10/26,835.87 = 14,952.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,437.10x = 26,835.87 × 14,952.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,437.10x = 401,265,493.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,265,493.04/19,437.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,644.31

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