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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,691.20, 29,464.80 and 14,507.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,691.20, 29,464.80 and 14,507.20 is: 21,707.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,691.20 : 29,464.80 = 14,507.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,691.20/29,464.80 = 14,507.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,691.20x = 29,464.80 × 14,507.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,691.20x = 427,451,746.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,451,746.56/19,691.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,707.76

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