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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,744.17, 29,590.74 and 14,774.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,744.17, 29,590.74 and 14,774.82 is: 22,143.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,744.17 : 29,590.74 = 14,774.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,744.17/29,590.74 = 14,774.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,744.17x = 29,590.74 × 14,774.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,744.17x = 437,197,857.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,197,857.17/19,744.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,143.14

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