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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,913.20, 29,869.80 and 14,081.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,913.20, 29,869.80 and 14,081.20 is: 21,121.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,913.20 : 29,869.80 = 14,081.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,913.20/29,869.80 = 14,081.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,913.20x = 29,869.80 × 14,081.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,913.20x = 420,602,627.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,602,627.76/19,913.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,121.80

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