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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,711.80, 29,534.76 and 14,156.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,711.80, 29,534.76 and 14,156.64 is: 21,211.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,711.80 : 29,534.76 = 14,156.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,711.80/29,534.76 = 14,156.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,711.80x = 29,534.76 × 14,156.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,711.80x = 418,112,964.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,112,964.81/19,711.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,211.30

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