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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,337.20, 29,005.80 and 14,671.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,337.20, 29,005.80 and 14,671.60 is: 22,007.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,337.20 : 29,005.80 = 14,671.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,337.20/29,005.80 = 14,671.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,337.20x = 29,005.80 × 14,671.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,337.20x = 425,561,495.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,561,495.28/19,337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,007.40

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