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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,874.18, 29,746.37 and 14,607.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,874.18, 29,746.37 and 14,607.81 is: 21,864.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,874.18 : 29,746.37 = 14,607.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,874.18/29,746.37 = 14,607.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,874.18x = 29,746.37 × 14,607.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,874.18x = 434,529,357.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,529,357.67/19,874.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,864.01

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