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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,544.80, 29,326.80 and 14,863.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,544.80, 29,326.80 and 14,863.20 is: 22,302.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,544.80 : 29,326.80 = 14,863.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,544.80/29,326.80 = 14,863.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,544.80x = 29,326.80 × 14,863.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,544.80x = 435,890,093.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,890,093.76/19,544.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,302.10

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