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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,995.24, 29,999.01 and 14,450.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,995.24, 29,999.01 and 14,450.51 is: 21,680.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,995.24 : 29,999.01 = 14,450.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,995.24/29,999.01 = 14,450.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,995.24x = 29,999.01 × 14,450.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,995.24x = 433,500,844.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,500,844.00/19,995.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,680.20

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