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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,927.80, 29,891.70 and 13,966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,927.80, 29,891.70 and 13,966.20 is: 20,949.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,927.80 : 29,891.70 = 13,966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,927.80/29,891.70 = 13,966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,927.80x = 29,891.70 × 13,966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,927.80x = 417,473,460.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,473,460.54/19,927.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,949.30

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