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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,959.85, 29,955.15 and 14,906.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,959.85, 29,955.15 and 14,906.67 is: 22,371.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,959.85 : 29,955.15 = 14,906.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,959.85/29,955.15 = 14,906.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,959.85x = 29,955.15 × 14,906.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,959.85x = 446,531,423.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,531,423.52/19,959.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,371.48

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