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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,439.26, 29,169.72 and 14,788.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,439.26, 29,169.72 and 14,788.24 is: 22,190.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,439.26 : 29,169.72 = 14,788.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,439.26/29,169.72 = 14,788.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,439.26x = 29,169.72 × 14,788.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,439.26x = 431,368,747.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,368,747.17/19,439.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,190.60

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