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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,986.99, 30,014.52 and 19,151.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,986.99, 30,014.52 and 19,151.07 is: 28,759.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,986.99 : 30,014.52 = 19,151.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,986.99/30,014.52 = 19,151.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,986.99x = 30,014.52 × 19,151.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,986.99x = 574,810,173.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,810,173.54/19,986.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,759.22

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