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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,921.68, 29,846.47 and 14,344.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,921.68, 29,846.47 and 14,344.83 is: 21,491.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,921.68 : 29,846.47 = 14,344.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,921.68/29,846.47 = 14,344.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,921.68x = 29,846.47 × 14,344.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,921.68x = 428,142,538.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,142,538.25/19,921.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,491.29

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