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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,814.71, 29,694.33 and 14,241.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,814.71, 29,694.33 and 14,241.91 is: 21,342.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,814.71 : 29,694.33 = 14,241.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,814.71/29,694.33 = 14,241.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,814.71x = 29,694.33 × 14,241.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,814.71x = 422,903,975.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,903,975.37/19,814.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,342.93

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