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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,932.40, 29,963.40 and 14,129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,932.40, 29,963.40 and 14,129.20 is: 21,239.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,932.40 : 29,963.40 = 14,129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,932.40/29,963.40 = 14,129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,932.40x = 29,963.40 × 14,129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,932.40x = 423,358,871.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,358,871.28/19,932.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,239.73

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