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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,445, 29,173.64 and 14,787.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,445, 29,173.64 and 14,787.32 is: 22,185.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,445 : 29,173.64 = 14,787.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,445/29,173.64 = 14,787.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,445x = 29,173.64 × 14,787.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,445x = 431,399,950.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,399,950.24/19,445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,185.65

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