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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,936.40, 29,904.60 and 14,946.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,936.40, 29,904.60 and 14,946.80 is: 22,420.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,936.40 : 29,904.60 = 14,946.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,936.40/29,904.60 = 14,946.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,936.40x = 29,904.60 × 14,946.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,936.40x = 446,978,075.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,978,075.28/19,936.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,420.20

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