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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,573.86, 29,336.18 and 14,038.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,573.86, 29,336.18 and 14,038.01 is: 21,039.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,573.86 : 29,336.18 = 14,038.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,573.86/29,336.18 = 14,038.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,573.86x = 29,336.18 × 14,038.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,573.86x = 411,821,646.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,821,646.36/19,573.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,039.37

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