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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,509.36, 29,255.40 and 14,014.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,509.36, 29,255.40 and 14,014.32 is: 21,015.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,509.36 : 29,255.40 = 14,014.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,509.36/29,255.40 = 14,014.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,509.36x = 29,255.40 × 14,014.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,509.36x = 409,994,537.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,994,537.33/19,509.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,015.27

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