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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,998.42, 29,932.53 and 14,731.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,998.42, 29,932.53 and 14,731.36 is: 22,049.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,998.42 : 29,932.53 = 14,731.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,998.42/29,932.53 = 14,731.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,998.42x = 29,932.53 × 14,731.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,998.42x = 440,946,725.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,946,725.48/19,998.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,049.08

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