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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,826.01, 29,730.30 and 14,256.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,826.01, 29,730.30 and 14,256.08 is: 21,377.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,826.01 : 29,730.30 = 14,256.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,826.01/29,730.30 = 14,256.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,826.01x = 29,730.30 × 14,256.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,826.01x = 423,837,510.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,837,510.18/19,826.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,377.85

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