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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,872.20, 29,808.30 and 14,688.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,872.20, 29,808.30 and 14,688.20 is: 22,032.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,872.20 : 29,808.30 = 14,688.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,872.20/29,808.30 = 14,688.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,872.20x = 29,808.30 × 14,688.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,872.20x = 437,830,272.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,830,272.06/19,872.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,032.30

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