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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,427.40, 29,126.70 and 13,171.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,427.40, 29,126.70 and 13,171.80 is: 19,747.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,427.40 : 29,126.70 = 13,171.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,427.40/29,126.70 = 13,171.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,427.40x = 29,126.70 × 13,171.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,427.40x = 383,651,067.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,651,067.06/19,427.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,747.94

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