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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,358.10, 29,037.15 and 14,978.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,358.10, 29,037.15 and 14,978.70 is: 22,468.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,358.10 : 29,037.15 = 14,978.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,358.10/29,037.15 = 14,978.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,358.10x = 29,037.15 × 14,978.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,358.10x = 434,938,758.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,938,758.71/19,358.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,468.05

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