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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,348.86, 29,026.93 and 13,788.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,348.86, 29,026.93 and 13,788.41 is: 20,685.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,348.86 : 29,026.93 = 13,788.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,348.86/29,026.93 = 13,788.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,348.86x = 29,026.93 × 13,788.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,348.86x = 400,235,211.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,235,211.88/19,348.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,685.21

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