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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,797.24, 29,715.30 and 14,878.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,797.24, 29,715.30 and 14,878.92 is: 22,332.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,797.24 : 29,715.30 = 14,878.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,797.24/29,715.30 = 14,878.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,797.24x = 29,715.30 × 14,878.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,797.24x = 442,131,571.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,131,571.48/19,797.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,332.99

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