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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,540.15, 29,324.23 and 14,622.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,540.15, 29,324.23 and 14,622.82 is: 21,944.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,540.15 : 29,324.23 = 14,622.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,540.15/29,324.23 = 14,622.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,540.15x = 29,324.23 × 14,622.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,540.15x = 428,802,827.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,802,827.06/19,540.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,944.71

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