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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,690.88, 29,503.42 and 13,837

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,690.88, 29,503.42 and 13,837 is: 20,732.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,690.88 : 29,503.42 = 13,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,690.88/29,503.42 = 13,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,690.88x = 29,503.42 × 13,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,690.88x = 408,238,822.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,238,822.54/19,690.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,732.38

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