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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,451.62, 29,133.66 and 13,634.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,451.62, 29,133.66 and 13,634.20 is: 20,420.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,451.62 : 29,133.66 = 13,634.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,451.62/29,133.66 = 13,634.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,451.62x = 29,133.66 × 13,634.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,451.62x = 397,214,001.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,214,001.50/19,451.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,420.62

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