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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,946.10, 29,854.35 and 14,114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,946.10, 29,854.35 and 14,114.10 is: 21,125.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,946.10 : 29,854.35 = 14,114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,946.10/29,854.35 = 14,114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,946.10x = 29,854.35 × 14,114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,946.10x = 421,367,281.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,367,281.34/19,946.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,125.30

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