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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,791.52, 29,692.34 and 14,588.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,791.52, 29,692.34 and 14,588.48 is: 21,886.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,791.52 : 29,692.34 = 14,588.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,791.52/29,692.34 = 14,588.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,791.52x = 29,692.34 × 14,588.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,791.52x = 433,166,108.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,166,108.24/19,791.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,886.45

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