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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,751.11, 29,579.38 and 14,399.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,751.11, 29,579.38 and 14,399.91 is: 21,565.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,751.11 : 29,579.38 = 14,399.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,751.11/29,579.38 = 14,399.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,751.11x = 29,579.38 × 14,399.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,751.11x = 425,940,373.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,940,373.86/19,751.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,565.39

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