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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,729.17, 29,568.24 and 14,759.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,729.17, 29,568.24 and 14,759.82 is: 22,120.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,729.17 : 29,568.24 = 14,759.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,729.17/29,568.24 = 14,759.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,729.17x = 29,568.24 × 14,759.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,729.17x = 436,421,900.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,421,900.12/19,729.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,120.64

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