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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,655.32, 29,477.78 and 13,414.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,655.32, 29,477.78 and 13,414.20 is: 20,117.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,655.32 : 29,477.78 = 13,414.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,655.32/29,477.78 = 13,414.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,655.32x = 29,477.78 × 13,414.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,655.32x = 395,420,836.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,420,836.48/19,655.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,117.75

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