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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,752.72, 29,603.44 and 14,783.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,752.72, 29,603.44 and 14,783.32 is: 22,155.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,752.72 : 29,603.44 = 14,783.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,752.72/29,603.44 = 14,783.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,752.72x = 29,603.44 × 14,783.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,752.72x = 437,637,126.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,637,126.62/19,752.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,155.79

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