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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,747.68, 29,595.98 and 14,778.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,747.68, 29,595.98 and 14,778.32 is: 22,148.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,747.68 : 29,595.98 = 14,778.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,747.68/29,595.98 = 14,778.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,747.68x = 29,595.98 × 14,778.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,747.68x = 437,378,863.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,378,863.15/19,747.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,148.37

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