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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,552.68, 29,221.62 and 14,298.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,552.68, 29,221.62 and 14,298.72 is: 21,369.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,552.68 : 29,221.62 = 14,298.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,552.68/29,221.62 = 14,298.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,552.68x = 29,221.62 × 14,298.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,552.68x = 417,831,762.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,831,762.33/19,552.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,369.54

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