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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,749.67, 29,598.99 and 14,780.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,749.67, 29,598.99 and 14,780.32 is: 22,151.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,749.67 : 29,598.99 = 14,780.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,749.67/29,598.99 = 14,780.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,749.67x = 29,598.99 × 14,780.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,749.67x = 437,482,543.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,482,543.88/19,749.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,151.39

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