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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,974.66, 29,933.45 and 14,668.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,974.66, 29,933.45 and 14,668.04 is: 21,981.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,974.66 : 29,933.45 = 14,668.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,974.66/29,933.45 = 14,668.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,974.66x = 29,933.45 × 14,668.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,974.66x = 439,065,041.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,065,041.94/19,974.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,981.10

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