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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,338.80, 29,008.20 and 13,701.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,338.80, 29,008.20 and 13,701.20 is: 20,551.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,338.80 : 29,008.20 = 13,701.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,338.80/29,008.20 = 13,701.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,338.80x = 29,008.20 × 13,701.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,338.80x = 397,447,149.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,447,149.84/19,338.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,551.80

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