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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,868.47, 29,774.99 and 14,932.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,868.47, 29,774.99 and 14,932.33 is: 22,377.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,868.47 : 29,774.99 = 14,932.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,868.47/29,774.99 = 14,932.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,868.47x = 29,774.99 × 14,932.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,868.47x = 444,609,976.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,609,976.43/19,868.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,377.67

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