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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,862.64, 29,766.28 and 14,926.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,862.64, 29,766.28 and 14,926.51 is: 22,368.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,862.64 : 29,766.28 = 14,926.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,862.64/29,766.28 = 14,926.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,862.64x = 29,766.28 × 14,926.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,862.64x = 444,306,601.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,306,601.45/19,862.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,368.97

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