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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,869.38, 29,783.31 and 14,596.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,869.38, 29,783.31 and 14,596.55 is: 21,879.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,869.38 : 29,783.31 = 14,596.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,869.38/29,783.31 = 14,596.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,869.38x = 29,783.31 × 14,596.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,869.38x = 434,733,573.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,733,573.58/19,869.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,879.57

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