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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,546.24, 29,302.89 and 13,288.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,546.24, 29,302.89 and 13,288.72 is: 19,921.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,546.24 : 29,302.89 = 13,288.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,546.24/29,302.89 = 13,288.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,546.24x = 29,302.89 × 13,288.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,546.24x = 389,397,900.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,397,900.40/19,546.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,921.88

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