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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,867.97, 29,774.24 and 14,931.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,867.97, 29,774.24 and 14,931.83 is: 22,376.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,867.97 : 29,774.24 = 14,931.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,867.97/29,774.24 = 14,931.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,867.97x = 29,774.24 × 14,931.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,867.97x = 444,583,666.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,583,666.53/19,867.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,376.91

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