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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,863.58, 29,767.69 and 14,927.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,863.58, 29,767.69 and 14,927.45 is: 22,370.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,863.58 : 29,767.69 = 14,927.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,863.58/29,767.69 = 14,927.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,863.58x = 29,767.69 × 14,927.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,863.58x = 444,355,629.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,355,629.45/19,863.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,370.37

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