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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,738.17, 29,563.92 and 14,202.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,738.17, 29,563.92 and 14,202.23 is: 21,272.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,738.17 : 29,563.92 = 14,202.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,738.17/29,563.92 = 14,202.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,738.17x = 29,563.92 × 14,202.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,738.17x = 419,873,443.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,873,443.72/19,738.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,272.16

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