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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,486.40, 29,229.60 and 14,496.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,486.40, 29,229.60 and 14,496.80 is: 21,745.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,486.40 : 29,229.60 = 14,496.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,486.40/29,229.60 = 14,496.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,486.40x = 29,229.60 × 14,496.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,486.40x = 423,735,665.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,735,665.28/19,486.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,745.20

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