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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,466.40, 29,228.40 and 13,648.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,466.40, 29,228.40 and 13,648.80 is: 20,493.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,466.40 : 29,228.40 = 13,648.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,466.40/29,228.40 = 13,648.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,466.40x = 29,228.40 × 13,648.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,466.40x = 398,932,585.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,932,585.92/19,466.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,493.39

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