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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,924.86, 29,813.47 and 14,663.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,924.86, 29,813.47 and 14,663.76 is: 21,941.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,924.86 : 29,813.47 = 14,663.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,924.86/29,813.47 = 14,663.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,924.86x = 29,813.47 × 14,663.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,924.86x = 437,177,587.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,177,587.18/19,924.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,941.31

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