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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,464.22, 26,873.54 and 14,980.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,464.22, 26,873.54 and 14,980.06 is: 20,682.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,464.22 : 26,873.54 = 14,980.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,464.22/26,873.54 = 14,980.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,464.22x = 26,873.54 × 14,980.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,464.22x = 402,567,241.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,567,241.61/19,464.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,682.42

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