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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,741.64, 29,588.54 and 14,498.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,741.64, 29,588.54 and 14,498.92 is: 21,730.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,741.64 : 29,588.54 = 14,498.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,741.64/29,588.54 = 14,498.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,741.64x = 29,588.54 × 14,498.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,741.64x = 429,001,727.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,001,727.91/19,741.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,730.80

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