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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,563.14, 29,373.87 and 13,731.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,563.14, 29,373.87 and 13,731.14 is: 20,617.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,563.14 : 29,373.87 = 13,731.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,563.14/29,373.87 = 13,731.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,563.14x = 29,373.87 × 13,731.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,563.14x = 403,336,721.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,336,721.31/19,563.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,617.18

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