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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,539.66, 29,202.22 and 14,285.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,539.66, 29,202.22 and 14,285.73 is: 21,350.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,539.66 : 29,202.22 = 14,285.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,539.66/29,202.22 = 14,285.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,539.66x = 29,202.22 × 14,285.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,539.66x = 417,174,994.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,174,994.61/19,539.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,350.17

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