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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,417.71, 29,141.05 and 14,431.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,417.71, 29,141.05 and 14,431.62 is: 21,658.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,417.71 : 29,141.05 = 14,431.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,417.71/29,141.05 = 14,431.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,417.71x = 29,141.05 × 14,431.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,417.71x = 420,552,560.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,552,560.00/19,417.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,658.20

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