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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,552.40, 29,371.80 and 13,720.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,552.40, 29,371.80 and 13,720.40 is: 20,610.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,552.40 : 29,371.80 = 13,720.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,552.40/29,371.80 = 13,720.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,552.40x = 29,371.80 × 13,720.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,552.40x = 402,992,844.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,992,844.72/19,552.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,610.91

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