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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,999.92, 29,934.78 and 14,732.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,999.92, 29,934.78 and 14,732.86 is: 22,051.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,999.92 : 29,934.78 = 14,732.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,999.92/29,934.78 = 14,732.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,999.92x = 29,934.78 × 14,732.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,999.92x = 441,024,922.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,024,922.87/19,999.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,051.33

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