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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,703.05, 29,515.69 and 14,778.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,703.05, 29,515.69 and 14,778.25 is: 22,138.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,703.05 : 29,515.69 = 14,778.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,703.05/29,515.69 = 14,778.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,703.05x = 29,515.69 × 14,778.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,703.05x = 436,190,190.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,190,190.43/19,703.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,138.21

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