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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,739.79, 29,614.29 and 13,502.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,739.79, 29,614.29 and 13,502.73 is: 20,257.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,739.79 : 29,614.29 = 13,502.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,739.79/29,614.29 = 13,502.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,739.79x = 29,614.29 × 13,502.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,739.79x = 399,873,762.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,873,762.01/19,739.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,257.24

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