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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,478.52, 26,893.09 and 14,993.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,478.52, 26,893.09 and 14,993.96 is: 20,701.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,478.52 : 26,893.09 = 14,993.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,478.52/26,893.09 = 14,993.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,478.52x = 26,893.09 × 14,993.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,478.52x = 403,233,743.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,233,743.79/19,478.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,701.46

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