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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,983.68, 29,946.96 and 14,677.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,983.68, 29,946.96 and 14,677.08 is: 21,994.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,983.68 : 29,946.96 = 14,677.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,983.68/29,946.96 = 14,677.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,983.68x = 29,946.96 × 14,677.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,983.68x = 439,533,927.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,533,927.68/19,983.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,994.64

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