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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,491.40, 29,265.90 and 13,673.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,491.40, 29,265.90 and 13,673.80 is: 20,530.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,491.40 : 29,265.90 = 13,673.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,491.40/29,265.90 = 13,673.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,491.40x = 29,265.90 × 13,673.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,491.40x = 400,176,063.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,176,063.42/19,491.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,530.90

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