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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,975.66, 29,934.94 and 14,669.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,975.66, 29,934.94 and 14,669.04 is: 21,982.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,975.66 : 29,934.94 = 14,669.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,975.66/29,934.94 = 14,669.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,975.66x = 29,934.94 × 14,669.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,975.66x = 439,116,832.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,116,832.26/19,975.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,982.59

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