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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,548.30, 29,264.13 and 13,701.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,548.30, 29,264.13 and 13,701.72 is: 20,511.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,548.30 : 29,264.13 = 13,701.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,548.30/29,264.13 = 13,701.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,548.30x = 29,264.13 × 13,701.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,548.30x = 400,968,915.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,968,915.30/19,548.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,511.70

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