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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,550.42, 29,325.60 and 13,733

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,550.42, 29,325.60 and 13,733 is: 20,599.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,550.42 : 29,325.60 = 13,733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,550.42/29,325.60 = 13,733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,550.42x = 29,325.60 × 13,733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,550.42x = 402,728,464.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,728,464.80/19,550.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,599.48

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