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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,346.86, 29,023.93 and 13,786.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,346.86, 29,023.93 and 13,786.41 is: 20,682.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,346.86 : 29,023.93 = 13,786.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,346.86/29,023.93 = 13,786.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,346.86x = 29,023.93 × 13,786.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,346.86x = 400,135,584.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,135,584.74/19,346.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,682.20

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