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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,809.79, 29,714.70 and 14,817.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,809.79, 29,714.70 and 14,817.34 is: 22,226.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,809.79 : 29,714.70 = 14,817.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,809.79/29,714.70 = 14,817.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,809.79x = 29,714.70 × 14,817.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,809.79x = 440,292,812.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,292,812.90/19,809.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,226.02

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