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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,577.58, 26,993.79 and 14,853.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,577.58, 26,993.79 and 14,853.66 is: 20,480.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,577.58 : 26,993.79 = 14,853.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,577.58/26,993.79 = 14,853.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,577.58x = 26,993.79 × 14,853.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,577.58x = 400,956,578.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,956,578.77/19,577.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,480.40

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