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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,743.67, 29,589.99 and 14,774.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,743.67, 29,589.99 and 14,774.32 is: 22,142.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,743.67 : 29,589.99 = 14,774.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,743.67/29,589.99 = 14,774.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,743.67x = 29,589.99 × 14,774.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,743.67x = 437,171,981.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,171,981.06/19,743.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,142.39

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