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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,665.78, 29,450.10 and 14,656.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,665.78, 29,450.10 and 14,656.14 is: 21,948.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,665.78 : 29,450.10 = 14,656.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,665.78/29,450.10 = 14,656.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,665.78x = 29,450.10 × 14,656.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,665.78x = 431,624,788.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,624,788.61/19,665.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,948.01

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