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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,973.20, 29,959.80 and 13,752.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,973.20, 29,959.80 and 13,752.40 is: 20,628.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,973.20 : 29,959.80 = 13,752.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,973.20/29,959.80 = 13,752.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,973.20x = 29,959.80 × 13,752.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,973.20x = 412,019,153.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,019,153.52/19,973.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,628.60

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