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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,869.30, 29,852.55 and 14,948.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,869.30, 29,852.55 and 14,948.55 is: 22,459.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,869.30 : 29,852.55 = 14,948.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,869.30/29,852.55 = 14,948.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,869.30x = 29,852.55 × 14,948.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,869.30x = 446,252,336.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,252,336.30/19,869.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,459.39

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