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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,732.61, 29,566.11 and 13,876.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,732.61, 29,566.11 and 13,876.92 is: 20,792.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,732.61 : 29,566.11 = 13,876.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,732.61/29,566.11 = 13,876.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,732.61x = 29,566.11 × 13,876.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,732.61x = 410,286,595.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,286,595.22/19,732.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,792.31

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