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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,761.66, 29,609.56 and 13,905.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,761.66, 29,609.56 and 13,905.96 is: 20,835.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,761.66 : 29,609.56 = 13,905.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,761.66/29,609.56 = 13,905.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,761.66x = 29,609.56 × 13,905.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,761.66x = 411,749,356.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,749,356.98/19,761.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,835.77

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