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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,591.68, 29,399.04 and 14,039.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,591.68, 29,399.04 and 14,039.04 is: 21,066.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,591.68 : 29,399.04 = 14,039.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,591.68/29,399.04 = 14,039.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,591.68x = 29,399.04 × 14,039.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,591.68x = 412,734,298.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,734,298.52/19,591.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,066.82

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