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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,676.88, 29,523.40 and 14,438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,676.88, 29,523.40 and 14,438.60 is: 21,663.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,676.88 : 29,523.40 = 14,438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,676.88/29,523.40 = 14,438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,676.88x = 29,523.40 × 14,438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,676.88x = 426,276,563.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,276,563.24/19,676.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,663.83

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