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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,772.40, 29,723.40 and 13,969.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,772.40, 29,723.40 and 13,969.20 is: 20,999.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,772.40 : 29,723.40 = 13,969.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,772.40/29,723.40 = 13,969.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,772.40x = 29,723.40 × 13,969.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,772.40x = 415,212,119.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,212,119.28/19,772.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,999.58

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