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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,934.40, 29,944.80 and 14,102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,934.40, 29,944.80 and 14,102.40 is: 21,184.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,934.40 : 29,944.80 = 14,102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,934.40/29,944.80 = 14,102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,934.40x = 29,944.80 × 14,102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,934.40x = 422,293,547.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,293,547.52/19,934.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,184.16

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