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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,958.40, 29,937.60 and 13,737.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,958.40, 29,937.60 and 13,737.60 is: 20,606.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,958.40 : 29,937.60 = 13,737.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,958.40/29,937.60 = 13,737.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,958.40x = 29,937.60 × 13,737.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,958.40x = 411,270,773.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,270,773.76/19,958.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,606.40

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