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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,832.10, 29,748.18 and 14,839.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,832.10, 29,748.18 and 14,839.68 is: 22,259.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,832.10 : 29,748.18 = 14,839.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,832.10/29,748.18 = 14,839.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,832.10x = 29,748.18 × 14,839.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,832.10x = 441,453,471.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,453,471.78/19,832.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,259.54

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