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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,446.55, 26,821.02 and 14,982.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,446.55, 26,821.02 and 14,982.64 is: 20,664.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,446.55 : 26,821.02 = 14,982.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,446.55/26,821.02 = 14,982.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,446.55x = 26,821.02 × 14,982.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,446.55x = 401,849,676.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,849,676.23/19,446.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,664.32

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