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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,499.12, 29,255.99 and 14,609.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,499.12, 29,255.99 and 14,609.96 is: 21,920.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,499.12 : 29,255.99 = 14,609.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,499.12/29,255.99 = 14,609.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,499.12x = 29,255.99 × 14,609.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,499.12x = 427,428,624.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,428,624.33/19,499.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,920.41

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