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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,893.28, 29,782.32 and 14,983.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,893.28, 29,782.32 and 14,983.60 is: 22,432.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,893.28 : 29,782.32 = 14,983.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,893.28/29,782.32 = 14,983.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,893.28x = 29,782.32 × 14,983.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,893.28x = 446,246,369.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,246,369.95/19,893.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,432.02

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