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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,794.24, 29,710.80 and 14,875.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,794.24, 29,710.80 and 14,875.92 is: 22,328.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,794.24 : 29,710.80 = 14,875.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,794.24/29,710.80 = 14,875.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,794.24x = 29,710.80 × 14,875.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,794.24x = 441,975,483.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,975,483.94/19,794.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,328.49

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