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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,609.48, 29,359.50 and 14,978.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,609.48, 29,359.50 and 14,978.44 is: 22,425.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,609.48 : 29,359.50 = 14,978.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,609.48/29,359.50 = 14,978.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,609.48x = 29,359.50 × 14,978.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,609.48x = 439,759,509.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,759,509.18/19,609.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,425.86

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