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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,924.40, 29,951.40 and 14,121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,924.40, 29,951.40 and 14,121.20 is: 21,227.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,924.40 : 29,951.40 = 14,121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,924.40/29,951.40 = 14,121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,924.40x = 29,951.40 × 14,121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,924.40x = 422,949,709.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,949,709.68/19,924.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,227.73

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