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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,735.92, 29,560.55 and 14,199.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,735.92, 29,560.55 and 14,199.98 is: 21,268.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,735.92 : 29,560.55 = 14,199.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,735.92/29,560.55 = 14,199.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,735.92x = 29,560.55 × 14,199.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,735.92x = 419,758,999.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,758,999.99/19,735.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,268.78

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