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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,635.20, 29,380.80 and 14,451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,635.20, 29,380.80 and 14,451.20 is: 21,623.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,635.20 : 29,380.80 = 14,451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,635.20/29,380.80 = 14,451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,635.20x = 29,380.80 × 14,451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,635.20x = 424,587,816.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,587,816.96/19,635.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,623.81

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