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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,908.70, 29,863.05 and 14,076.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,908.70, 29,863.05 and 14,076.70 is: 21,115.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,908.70 : 29,863.05 = 14,076.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,908.70/29,863.05 = 14,076.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,908.70x = 29,863.05 × 14,076.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,908.70x = 420,373,195.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,373,195.94/19,908.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,115.05

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