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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,419.23, 29,108.61 and 13,179.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,419.23, 29,108.61 and 13,179.73 is: 19,755.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,419.23 : 29,108.61 = 13,179.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,419.23/29,108.61 = 13,179.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,419.23x = 29,108.61 × 13,179.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,419.23x = 383,643,620.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,643,620.48/19,419.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,755.86

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