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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,742.67, 29,588.49 and 14,773.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,742.67, 29,588.49 and 14,773.32 is: 22,140.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,742.67 : 29,588.49 = 14,773.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,742.67/29,588.49 = 14,773.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,742.67x = 29,588.49 × 14,773.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,742.67x = 437,120,231.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,120,231.09/19,742.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,140.89

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