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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,798.24, 29,716.80 and 14,879.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,798.24, 29,716.80 and 14,879.92 is: 22,334.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,798.24 : 29,716.80 = 14,879.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,798.24/29,716.80 = 14,879.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,798.24x = 29,716.80 × 14,879.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,798.24x = 442,183,606.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,183,606.66/19,798.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,334.49

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