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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,937.78, 29,857.43 and 14,859.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,937.78, 29,857.43 and 14,859.80 is: 22,253.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,937.78 : 29,857.43 = 14,859.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,937.78/29,857.43 = 14,859.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,937.78x = 29,857.43 × 14,859.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,937.78x = 443,675,417.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,675,417.05/19,937.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,253.00

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