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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,757.70, 29,564.55 and 14,573.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,757.70, 29,564.55 and 14,573.70 is: 21,807.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,757.70 : 29,564.55 = 14,573.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,757.70/29,564.55 = 14,573.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,757.70x = 29,564.55 × 14,573.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,757.70x = 430,864,882.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,864,882.34/19,757.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,807.44

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