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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,572.34, 29,358.57 and 13,754.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,572.34, 29,358.57 and 13,754.98 is: 20,632.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,572.34 : 29,358.57 = 13,754.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,572.34/29,358.57 = 13,754.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,572.34x = 29,358.57 × 13,754.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,572.34x = 403,826,543.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,826,543.18/19,572.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,632.51

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