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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,960.67, 29,961.77 and 14,701.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,960.67, 29,961.77 and 14,701.62 is: 22,067.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,960.67 : 29,961.77 = 14,701.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,960.67/29,961.77 = 14,701.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,960.67x = 29,961.77 × 14,701.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,960.67x = 440,486,483.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,486,483.56/19,960.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,067.73

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