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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,873.08, 29,924.85 and 14,363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,873.08, 29,924.85 and 14,363.88 is: 21,629.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,873.08 : 29,924.85 = 14,363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,873.08/29,924.85 = 14,363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,873.08x = 29,924.85 × 14,363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,873.08x = 429,836,954.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,836,954.42/19,873.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,629.11

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