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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,656.42, 29,461.26 and 13,701.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,656.42, 29,461.26 and 13,701.12 is: 20,535.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,656.42 : 29,461.26 = 13,701.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,656.42/29,461.26 = 13,701.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,656.42x = 29,461.26 × 13,701.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,656.42x = 403,652,258.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,652,258.61/19,656.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,535.39

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