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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,348.74, 29,032.83 and 14,428.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,348.74, 29,032.83 and 14,428.26 is: 21,649.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,348.74 : 29,032.83 = 14,428.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,348.74/29,032.83 = 14,428.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,348.74x = 29,032.83 × 14,428.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,348.74x = 418,893,219.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,893,219.78/19,348.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,649.64

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