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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,645.80, 29,468.70 and 14,980.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,645.80, 29,468.70 and 14,980.20 is: 22,470.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,645.80 : 29,468.70 = 14,980.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,645.80/29,468.70 = 14,980.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,645.80x = 29,468.70 × 14,980.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,645.80x = 441,447,019.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,447,019.74/19,645.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,470.30

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