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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,729.74, 29,583.72 and 13,496.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,729.74, 29,583.72 and 13,496.76 is: 20,237.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,729.74 : 29,583.72 = 13,496.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,729.74/29,583.72 = 13,496.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,729.74x = 29,583.72 × 13,496.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,729.74x = 399,284,368.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,284,368.75/19,729.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,237.69

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