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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,920.90, 29,946.15 and 14,117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,920.90, 29,946.15 and 14,117.70 is: 21,222.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,920.90 : 29,946.15 = 14,117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,920.90/29,946.15 = 14,117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,920.90x = 29,946.15 × 14,117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,920.90x = 422,770,761.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,770,761.86/19,920.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,222.47

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