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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,540.08, 29,292.84 and 14,603.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,540.08, 29,292.84 and 14,603.76 is: 21,892.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,540.08 : 29,292.84 = 14,603.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,540.08/29,292.84 = 14,603.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,540.08x = 29,292.84 × 14,603.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,540.08x = 427,785,605.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,785,605.08/19,540.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,892.73

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