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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,438.72, 26,838.34 and 14,954.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,438.72, 26,838.34 and 14,954.56 is: 20,647.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,438.72 : 26,838.34 = 14,954.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,438.72/26,838.34 = 14,954.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,438.72x = 26,838.34 × 14,954.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,438.72x = 401,355,565.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,355,565.83/19,438.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,647.22

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