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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,463.62, 29,171.33 and 13,832.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,463.62, 29,171.33 and 13,832.31 is: 20,731.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,463.62 : 29,171.33 = 13,832.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,463.62/29,171.33 = 13,832.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,463.62x = 29,171.33 × 13,832.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,463.62x = 403,506,788.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,506,788.59/19,463.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,731.34

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