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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,470.96, 26,843.40 and 14,166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,470.96, 26,843.40 and 14,166 is: 19,529.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,470.96 : 26,843.40 = 14,166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,470.96/26,843.40 = 14,166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,470.96x = 26,843.40 × 14,166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,470.96x = 380,263,604.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,263,604.40/19,470.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,529.78

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