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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,372.50, 29,069.25 and 14,998.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,372.50, 29,069.25 and 14,998.50 is: 22,505.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,372.50 : 29,069.25 = 14,998.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,372.50/29,069.25 = 14,998.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,372.50x = 29,069.25 × 14,998.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,372.50x = 435,995,146.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,995,146.13/19,372.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,505.88

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