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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,399.40, 29,042.40 and 14,490.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,399.40, 29,042.40 and 14,490.80 is: 21,693.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,399.40 : 29,042.40 = 14,490.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,399.40/29,042.40 = 14,490.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,399.40x = 29,042.40 × 14,490.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,399.40x = 420,847,609.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,847,609.92/19,399.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,693.85

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