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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,898.93, 29,783.50 and 14,632.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,898.93, 29,783.50 and 14,632.52 is: 21,901.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,898.93 : 29,783.50 = 14,632.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,898.93/29,783.50 = 14,632.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,898.93x = 29,783.50 × 14,632.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,898.93x = 435,807,473.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,807,473.92/19,898.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,901.05

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