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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,862.24, 29,798.28 and 14,246.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,862.24, 29,798.28 and 14,246.48 is: 21,373.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,862.24 : 29,798.28 = 14,246.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,862.24/29,798.28 = 14,246.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,862.24x = 29,798.28 × 14,246.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,862.24x = 424,520,600.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,520,600.05/19,862.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,373.25

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