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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,996.43, 29,987.78 and 14,433.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,996.43, 29,987.78 and 14,433.26 is: 21,644.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,996.43 : 29,987.78 = 14,433.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,996.43/29,987.78 = 14,433.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,996.43x = 29,987.78 × 14,433.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,996.43x = 432,821,203.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,821,203.46/19,996.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,644.93

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