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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,542.66, 29,206.71 and 14,288.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,542.66, 29,206.71 and 14,288.73 is: 21,354.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,542.66 : 29,206.71 = 14,288.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,542.66/29,206.71 = 14,288.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,542.66x = 29,206.71 × 14,288.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,542.66x = 417,326,793.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,326,793.38/19,542.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,354.66

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