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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,838.01, 29,748.33 and 14,268.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,838.01, 29,748.33 and 14,268.09 is: 21,395.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,838.01 : 29,748.33 = 14,268.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,838.01/29,748.33 = 14,268.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,838.01x = 29,748.33 × 14,268.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,838.01x = 424,451,849.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,451,849.79/19,838.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,395.89

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