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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,686.65, 29,505.36 and 14,055.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,686.65, 29,505.36 and 14,055.58 is: 21,065.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,686.65 : 29,505.36 = 14,055.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,686.65/29,505.36 = 14,055.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,686.65x = 29,505.36 × 14,055.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,686.65x = 414,714,871.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,714,871.53/19,686.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,065.80

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