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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,445.76, 29,099.52 and 14,238.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,445.76, 29,099.52 and 14,238.72 is: 21,307.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,445.76 : 29,099.52 = 14,238.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,445.76/29,099.52 = 14,238.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,445.76x = 29,099.52 × 14,238.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,445.76x = 414,339,917.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,339,917.41/19,445.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,307.47

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