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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,943.38, 29,865.81 and 14,865.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,943.38, 29,865.81 and 14,865.39 is: 22,261.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,943.38 : 29,865.81 = 14,865.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,943.38/29,865.81 = 14,865.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,943.38x = 29,865.81 × 14,865.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,943.38x = 443,966,913.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,966,913.32/19,943.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,261.37

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