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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,974.73, 29,933.54 and 14,668.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,974.73, 29,933.54 and 14,668.10 is: 21,981.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,974.73 : 29,933.54 = 14,668.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,974.73/29,933.54 = 14,668.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,974.73x = 29,933.54 × 14,668.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,974.73x = 439,068,159.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,068,159.57/19,974.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,981.18

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