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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,705.86, 29,519.91 and 14,781.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,705.86, 29,519.91 and 14,781.06 is: 22,142.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,705.86 : 29,519.91 = 14,781.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,705.86/29,519.91 = 14,781.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,705.86x = 29,519.91 × 14,781.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,705.86x = 436,335,560.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,335,560.90/19,705.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,142.43

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