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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,423.72, 29,126.94 and 14,792.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,423.72, 29,126.94 and 14,792.68 is: 22,182.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,423.72 : 29,126.94 = 14,792.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,423.72/29,126.94 = 14,792.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,423.72x = 29,126.94 × 14,792.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,423.72x = 430,865,502.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,865,502.80/19,423.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,182.44

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