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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,942.80, 29,914.20 and 14,912.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,942.80, 29,914.20 and 14,912.70 is: 22,369.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,942.80 : 29,914.20 = 14,912.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,942.80/29,914.20 = 14,912.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,942.80x = 29,914.20 × 14,912.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,942.80x = 446,101,490.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,101,490.34/19,942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,369.05

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