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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,923.87, 29,802.57 and 14,000.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,923.87, 29,802.57 and 14,000.34 is: 20,942.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,923.87 : 29,802.57 = 14,000.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,923.87/29,802.57 = 14,000.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,923.87x = 29,802.57 × 14,000.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,923.87x = 417,246,112.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,246,112.87/19,923.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,942.02

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