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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,702.40, 29,488.88 and 14,997.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,702.40, 29,488.88 and 14,997.02 is: 22,446.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,702.40 : 29,488.88 = 14,997.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,702.40/29,488.88 = 14,997.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,702.40x = 29,488.88 × 14,997.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,702.40x = 442,245,213.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,245,213.19/19,702.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,446.27

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