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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,551.58, 29,273.70 and 14,793.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,551.58, 29,273.70 and 14,793.94 is: 22,150.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,551.58 : 29,273.70 = 14,793.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,551.58/29,273.70 = 14,793.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,551.58x = 29,273.70 × 14,793.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,551.58x = 433,073,453.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,073,453.45/19,551.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,150.31

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