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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,904.96, 29,862.56 and 14,289.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,904.96, 29,862.56 and 14,289.14 is: 21,437.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,904.96 : 29,862.56 = 14,289.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,904.96/29,862.56 = 14,289.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,904.96x = 29,862.56 × 14,289.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,904.96x = 426,710,187.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,710,187.01/19,904.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,437.39

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