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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,847.87, 29,744 and 14,914.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,847.87, 29,744 and 14,914.36 is: 22,350.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,847.87 : 29,744 = 14,914.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,847.87/29,744 = 14,914.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,847.87x = 29,744 × 14,914.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,847.87x = 443,612,723.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,612,723.84/19,847.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,350.65

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