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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,582.40, 29,347.05 and 14,292.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,582.40, 29,347.05 and 14,292.59 is: 21,419.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,582.40 : 29,347.05 = 14,292.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,582.40/29,347.05 = 14,292.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,582.40x = 29,347.05 × 14,292.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,582.40x = 419,445,353.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,445,353.36/19,582.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,419.51

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