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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,576.86, 29,340.68 and 14,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,576.86, 29,340.68 and 14,041 is: 21,043.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,576.86 : 29,340.68 = 14,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,576.86/29,340.68 = 14,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,576.86x = 29,340.68 × 14,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,576.86x = 411,972,487.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,972,487.88/19,576.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,043.85

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