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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,874.98, 29,747.57 and 14,608.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,874.98, 29,747.57 and 14,608.60 is: 21,865.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,874.98 : 29,747.57 = 14,608.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,874.98/29,747.57 = 14,608.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,874.98x = 29,747.57 × 14,608.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,874.98x = 434,570,278.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,570,278.06/19,874.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,865.19

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