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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,858.96, 29,903.83 and 14,349.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,858.96, 29,903.83 and 14,349.88 is: 21,608.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,858.96 : 29,903.83 = 14,349.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,858.96/29,903.83 = 14,349.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,858.96x = 29,903.83 × 14,349.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,858.96x = 429,116,372.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,116,372.04/19,858.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,608.20

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