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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,429.65, 29,144.45 and 13,893.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,429.65, 29,144.45 and 13,893.80 is: 20,840.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,429.65 : 29,144.45 = 13,893.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,429.65/29,144.45 = 13,893.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,429.65x = 29,144.45 × 13,893.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,429.65x = 404,927,048.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,927,048.42/19,429.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,840.68

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