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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,861.18, 29,758.96 and 14,005.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,861.18, 29,758.96 and 14,005.48 is: 20,985.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,861.18 : 29,758.96 = 14,005.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,861.18/29,758.96 = 14,005.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,861.18x = 29,758.96 × 14,005.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,861.18x = 416,788,519.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,788,519.10/19,861.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,985.08

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