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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,731.43, 29,597.15 and 14,472.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,731.43, 29,597.15 and 14,472.10 is: 21,708.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,731.43 : 29,597.15 = 14,472.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,731.43/29,597.15 = 14,472.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,731.43x = 29,597.15 × 14,472.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,731.43x = 428,332,914.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,332,914.52/19,731.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,708.15

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