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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,477.16, 26,890.80 and 14,992.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,477.16, 26,890.80 and 14,992.48 is: 20,699.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,477.16 : 26,890.80 = 14,992.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,477.16/26,890.80 = 14,992.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,477.16x = 26,890.80 × 14,992.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,477.16x = 403,159,781.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,159,781.18/19,477.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,699.11

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