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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,726.20, 29,589.30 and 14,218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,726.20, 29,589.30 and 14,218.20 is: 21,327.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,726.20 : 29,589.30 = 14,218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,726.20/29,589.30 = 14,218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,726.20x = 29,589.30 × 14,218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,726.20x = 420,706,585.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,706,585.26/19,726.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,327.30

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