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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,623.80, 29,445.30 and 14,942.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,623.80, 29,445.30 and 14,942.20 is: 22,420.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,623.80 : 29,445.30 = 14,942.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,623.80/29,445.30 = 14,942.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,623.80x = 29,445.30 × 14,942.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,623.80x = 439,977,561.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,977,561.66/19,623.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,420.61

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