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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,837.05, 29,727.73 and 14,264.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,837.05, 29,727.73 and 14,264.16 is: 21,376.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,837.05 : 29,727.73 = 14,264.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,837.05/29,727.73 = 14,264.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,837.05x = 29,727.73 × 14,264.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,837.05x = 424,041,097.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,041,097.16/19,837.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,376.22

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