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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,873.06, 29,810.50 and 14,055.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,873.06, 29,810.50 and 14,055.64 is: 21,084.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,873.06 : 29,810.50 = 14,055.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,873.06/29,810.50 = 14,055.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,873.06x = 29,810.50 × 14,055.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,873.06x = 419,005,546.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,005,546.55/19,873.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,084.10

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