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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,428.20, 29,156.70 and 14,244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,428.20, 29,156.70 and 14,244.20 is: 21,376.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,428.20 : 29,156.70 = 14,244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,428.20/29,156.70 = 14,244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,428.20x = 29,156.70 × 14,244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,428.20x = 415,313,866.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,313,866.14/19,428.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,376.86

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