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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,691.52, 29,476.80 and 14,136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,691.52, 29,476.80 and 14,136 is: 21,160.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,691.52 : 29,476.80 = 14,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,691.52/29,476.80 = 14,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,691.52x = 29,476.80 × 14,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,691.52x = 416,684,044.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,684,044.80/19,691.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,160.58

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