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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,977.69, 29,937.98 and 14,671.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,977.69, 29,937.98 and 14,671.07 is: 21,985.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,977.69 : 29,937.98 = 14,671.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,977.69/29,937.98 = 14,671.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,977.69x = 29,937.98 × 14,671.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,977.69x = 439,222,200.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,222,200.24/19,977.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,985.63

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