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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,961.91, 29,817.25 and 14,649.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,961.91, 29,817.25 and 14,649.93 is: 21,882.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,961.91 : 29,817.25 = 14,649.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,961.91/29,817.25 = 14,649.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,961.91x = 29,817.25 × 14,649.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,961.91x = 436,820,588.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,820,588.67/19,961.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,882.71

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