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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,998.92, 29,933.28 and 14,731.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,998.92, 29,933.28 and 14,731.86 is: 22,049.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,998.92 : 29,933.28 = 14,731.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,998.92/29,933.28 = 14,731.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,998.92x = 29,933.28 × 14,731.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,998.92x = 440,972,740.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,972,740.63/19,998.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,049.83

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