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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,886.83, 29,765.33 and 14,620.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,886.83, 29,765.33 and 14,620.44 is: 21,882.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,886.83 : 29,765.33 = 14,620.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,886.83/29,765.33 = 14,620.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,886.83x = 29,765.33 × 14,620.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,886.83x = 435,182,148.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,182,148.24/19,886.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,882.94

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