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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,507.71, 26,923.86 and 14,505.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,507.71, 26,923.86 and 14,505.15 is: 20,019.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,507.71 : 26,923.86 = 14,505.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,507.71/26,923.86 = 14,505.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,507.71x = 26,923.86 × 14,505.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,507.71x = 390,534,627.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,534,627.88/19,507.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,019.50

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