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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,439.10, 26,838.86 and 14,954.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,439.10, 26,838.86 and 14,954.94 is: 20,647.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,439.10 : 26,838.86 = 14,954.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,439.10/26,838.86 = 14,954.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,439.10x = 26,838.86 × 14,954.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,439.10x = 401,373,444.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,373,444.16/19,439.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,647.74

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