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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,356.60, 29,034.90 and 14,977.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,356.60, 29,034.90 and 14,977.20 is: 22,465.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,356.60 : 29,034.90 = 14,977.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,356.60/29,034.90 = 14,977.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,356.60x = 29,034.90 × 14,977.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,356.60x = 434,861,504.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,861,504.28/19,356.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,465.80

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