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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,954.32, 29,857.58 and 14,693.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,954.32, 29,857.58 and 14,693.22 is: 21,985.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,954.32 : 29,857.58 = 14,693.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,954.32/29,857.58 = 14,693.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,954.32x = 29,857.58 × 14,693.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,954.32x = 438,703,991.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,703,991.61/19,954.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,985.41

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