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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,874.73, 29,747.19 and 14,608.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,874.73, 29,747.19 and 14,608.35 is: 21,864.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,874.73 : 29,747.19 = 14,608.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,874.73/29,747.19 = 14,608.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,874.73x = 29,747.19 × 14,608.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,874.73x = 434,557,363.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,557,363.04/19,874.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,864.82

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