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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,657.49, 29,501.42 and 14,672.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,657.49, 29,501.42 and 14,672.34 is: 22,019.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,657.49 : 29,501.42 = 14,672.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,657.49/29,501.42 = 14,672.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,657.49x = 29,501.42 × 14,672.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,657.49x = 432,854,791.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,854,791.36/19,657.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,019.85

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