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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,658.68, 29,502.28 and 14,741.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,658.68, 29,502.28 and 14,741.56 is: 22,123.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,658.68 : 29,502.28 = 14,741.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,658.68/29,502.28 = 14,741.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,658.68x = 29,502.28 × 14,741.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,658.68x = 434,909,630.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,909,630.76/19,658.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,123.03

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