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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,455.96, 26,850.78 and 14,958.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,455.96, 26,850.78 and 14,958.84 is: 20,644.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,455.96 : 26,850.78 = 14,958.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,455.96/26,850.78 = 14,958.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,455.96x = 26,850.78 × 14,958.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,455.96x = 401,656,521.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,656,521.90/19,455.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,644.39

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