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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,975.69, 29,934.98 and 14,669.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,975.69, 29,934.98 and 14,669.08 is: 21,982.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,975.69 : 29,934.98 = 14,669.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,975.69/29,934.98 = 14,669.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,975.69x = 29,934.98 × 14,669.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,975.69x = 439,118,605.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,118,605.76/19,975.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,982.65

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