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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,979.70, 29,946.47 and 14,351.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,979.70, 29,946.47 and 14,351.01 is: 21,509.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,979.70 : 29,946.47 = 14,351.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,979.70/29,946.47 = 14,351.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,979.70x = 29,946.47 × 14,351.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,979.70x = 429,762,018.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,762,018.68/19,979.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,509.93

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