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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,798.74, 29,717.55 and 14,880.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,798.74, 29,717.55 and 14,880.42 is: 22,335.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,798.74 : 29,717.55 = 14,880.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,798.74/29,717.55 = 14,880.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,798.74x = 29,717.55 × 14,880.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,798.74x = 442,209,625.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,209,625.37/19,798.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,335.24

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