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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,498.40, 29,276.40 and 13,680.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,498.40, 29,276.40 and 13,680.80 is: 20,541.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,498.40 : 29,276.40 = 13,680.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,498.40/29,276.40 = 13,680.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,498.40x = 29,276.40 × 13,680.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,498.40x = 400,524,573.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,524,573.12/19,498.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,541.41

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