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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,995.46, 29,964.58 and 14,688.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,995.46, 29,964.58 and 14,688.84 is: 22,012.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,995.46 : 29,964.58 = 14,688.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,995.46/29,964.58 = 14,688.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,995.46x = 29,964.58 × 14,688.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,995.46x = 440,145,079.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,145,079.56/19,995.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,012.25

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