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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,898.40, 29,912.40 and 14,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,898.40, 29,912.40 and 14,095.20 is: 21,188.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,898.40 : 29,912.40 = 14,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,898.40/29,912.40 = 14,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,898.40x = 29,912.40 × 14,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,898.40x = 421,621,260.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,621,260.48/19,898.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,188.70

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