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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,952.32, 29,854.58 and 14,691.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,952.32, 29,854.58 and 14,691.22 is: 21,982.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,952.32 : 29,854.58 = 14,691.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,952.32/29,854.58 = 14,691.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,952.32x = 29,854.58 × 14,691.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,952.32x = 438,600,202.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,600,202.79/19,952.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,982.42

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