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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,953.20, 29,929.80 and 13,732.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,953.20, 29,929.80 and 13,732.40 is: 20,598.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,953.20 : 29,929.80 = 13,732.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,953.20/29,929.80 = 13,732.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,953.20x = 29,929.80 × 13,732.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,953.20x = 411,007,985.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,007,985.52/19,953.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,598.60

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