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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,710.74, 29,555.22 and 13,477.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,710.74, 29,555.22 and 13,477.76 is: 20,209.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,710.74 : 29,555.22 = 13,477.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,710.74/29,555.22 = 13,477.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,710.74x = 29,555.22 × 13,477.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,710.74x = 398,338,161.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,338,161.91/19,710.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,209.19

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