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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,439.60, 26,839.55 and 14,955.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,439.60, 26,839.55 and 14,955.44 is: 20,648.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,439.60 : 26,839.55 = 14,955.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,439.60/26,839.55 = 14,955.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,439.60x = 26,839.55 × 14,955.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,439.60x = 401,397,182.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,397,182.84/19,439.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,648.43

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