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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,762.64, 29,618.48 and 14,793.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,762.64, 29,618.48 and 14,793.36 is: 22,170.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,762.64 : 29,618.48 = 14,793.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,762.64/29,618.48 = 14,793.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,762.64x = 29,618.48 × 14,793.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,762.64x = 438,156,837.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,156,837.29/19,762.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,170.97

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