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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,729.44, 29,609.46 and 14,744.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,729.44, 29,609.46 and 14,744.34 is: 22,127.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,729.44 : 29,609.46 = 14,744.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,729.44/29,609.46 = 14,744.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,729.44x = 29,609.46 × 14,744.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,729.44x = 436,571,945.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,571,945.46/19,729.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,127.94

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