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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,675.89, 29,521.92 and 14,437.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,675.89, 29,521.92 and 14,437.62 is: 21,662.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,675.89 : 29,521.92 = 14,437.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,675.89/29,521.92 = 14,437.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,675.89x = 29,521.92 × 14,437.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,675.89x = 426,226,262.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,226,262.63/19,675.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,662.36

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