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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,966.35, 29,887.20 and 14,707.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,966.35, 29,887.20 and 14,707.29 is: 22,015.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,966.35 : 29,887.20 = 14,707.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,966.35/29,887.20 = 14,707.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,966.35x = 29,887.20 × 14,707.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,966.35x = 439,559,717.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,559,717.69/19,966.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,015.03

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