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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,737.67, 29,563.17 and 14,201.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,737.67, 29,563.17 and 14,201.73 is: 21,271.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,737.67 : 29,563.17 = 14,201.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,737.67/29,563.17 = 14,201.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,737.67x = 29,563.17 × 14,201.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,737.67x = 419,848,158.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,848,158.28/19,737.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,271.41

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