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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,792.20, 29,717.10 and 14,896.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,792.20, 29,717.10 and 14,896.20 is: 22,365.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,792.20 : 29,717.10 = 14,896.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,792.20/29,717.10 = 14,896.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,792.20x = 29,717.10 × 14,896.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,792.20x = 442,671,865.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,671,865.02/19,792.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,365.98

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