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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,884.36, 29,749.50 and 14,350.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,884.36, 29,749.50 and 14,350.44 is: 21,470.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,884.36 : 29,749.50 = 14,350.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,884.36/29,749.50 = 14,350.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,884.36x = 29,749.50 × 14,350.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,884.36x = 426,918,414.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,918,414.78/19,884.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,470.06

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