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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,920.40, 29,945.40 and 14,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,920.40, 29,945.40 and 14,117.20 is: 21,221.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,920.40 : 29,945.40 = 14,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,920.40/29,945.40 = 14,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,920.40x = 29,945.40 × 14,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,920.40x = 422,745,200.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,745,200.88/19,920.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,221.72

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