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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,503.20, 29,254.80 and 14,837.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,503.20, 29,254.80 and 14,837.60 is: 22,256.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,503.20 : 29,254.80 = 14,837.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,503.20/29,254.80 = 14,837.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,503.20x = 29,254.80 × 14,837.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,503.20x = 434,071,020.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,071,020.48/19,503.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,256.40

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