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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,665.92, 29,505.28 and 13,118.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,665.92, 29,505.28 and 13,118.72 is: 19,682.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,665.92 : 29,505.28 = 13,118.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,665.92/29,505.28 = 13,118.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,665.92x = 29,505.28 × 13,118.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,665.92x = 387,071,506.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,071,506.84/19,665.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,682.35

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