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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,792.54, 29,690.33 and 14,588.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,792.54, 29,690.33 and 14,588.90 is: 21,884.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,792.54 : 29,690.33 = 14,588.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,792.54/29,690.33 = 14,588.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,792.54x = 29,690.33 × 14,588.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,792.54x = 433,149,255.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,149,255.34/19,792.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,884.47

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