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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,484.56, 29,241.28 and 14,498.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,484.56, 29,241.28 and 14,498.32 is: 21,758.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,484.56 : 29,241.28 = 14,498.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,484.56/29,241.28 = 14,498.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,484.56x = 29,241.28 × 14,498.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,484.56x = 423,949,434.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,949,434.65/19,484.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,758.22

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