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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,543.20, 29,314.80 and 14,877.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,543.20, 29,314.80 and 14,877.60 is: 22,316.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,543.20 : 29,314.80 = 14,877.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,543.20/29,314.80 = 14,877.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,543.20x = 29,314.80 × 14,877.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,543.20x = 436,133,868.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,133,868.48/19,543.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,316.40

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