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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,608.48, 29,358 and 14,977.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,608.48, 29,358 and 14,977.44 is: 22,424.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,608.48 : 29,358 = 14,977.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,608.48/29,358 = 14,977.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,608.48x = 29,358 × 14,977.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,608.48x = 439,707,683.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,707,683.52/19,608.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,424.36

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