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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,436.68, 29,088.96 and 14,494.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,436.68, 29,088.96 and 14,494.06 is: 21,691.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,436.68 : 29,088.96 = 14,494.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,436.68/29,088.96 = 14,494.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,436.68x = 29,088.96 × 14,494.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,436.68x = 421,617,131.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,617,131.58/19,436.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,691.83

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