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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,486.80, 29,230.20 and 13,525.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,486.80, 29,230.20 and 13,525.20 is: 20,287.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,486.80 : 29,230.20 = 13,525.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,486.80/29,230.20 = 13,525.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,486.80x = 29,230.20 × 13,525.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,486.80x = 395,344,301.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,344,301.04/19,486.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,287.80

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