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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,521.41, 29,281.19 and 13,580.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,521.41, 29,281.19 and 13,580.73 is: 20,370.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,521.41 : 29,281.19 = 13,580.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,521.41/29,281.19 = 13,580.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,521.41x = 29,281.19 × 13,580.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,521.41x = 397,659,867.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,659,867.57/19,521.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,370.45

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