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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,942.88, 29,924.20 and 14,664.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,942.88, 29,924.20 and 14,664.88 is: 22,004.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,942.88 : 29,924.20 = 14,664.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,942.88/29,924.20 = 14,664.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,942.88x = 29,924.20 × 14,664.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,942.88x = 438,834,802.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,834,802.10/19,942.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,004.59

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