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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,427.31, 29,060.78 and 14,711.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,427.31, 29,060.78 and 14,711.90 is: 22,007.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,427.31 : 29,060.78 = 14,711.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,427.31/29,060.78 = 14,711.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,427.31x = 29,060.78 × 14,711.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,427.31x = 427,539,070.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,539,070.42/19,427.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,007.12

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