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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,550.30, 29,267.12 and 13,703.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,550.30, 29,267.12 and 13,703.72 is: 20,514.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,550.30 : 29,267.12 = 13,703.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,550.30/29,267.12 = 13,703.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,550.30x = 29,267.12 × 13,703.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,550.30x = 401,068,417.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,068,417.69/19,550.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,514.69

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