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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,838.44, 29,762.34 and 14,006.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,838.44, 29,762.34 and 14,006.44 is: 21,012.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,838.44 : 29,762.34 = 14,006.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,838.44/29,762.34 = 14,006.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,838.44x = 29,762.34 × 14,006.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,838.44x = 416,864,429.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,864,429.47/19,838.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,012.96

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