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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,489.20, 29,233.80 and 13,268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,489.20, 29,233.80 and 13,268.40 is: 19,902.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,489.20 : 29,233.80 = 13,268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,489.20/29,233.80 = 13,268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,489.20x = 29,233.80 × 13,268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,489.20x = 387,885,751.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,885,751.92/19,489.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,902.60

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