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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,762.16, 29,610.32 and 13,906.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,762.16, 29,610.32 and 13,906.46 is: 20,836.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,762.16 : 29,610.32 = 13,906.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,762.16/29,610.32 = 13,906.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,762.16x = 29,610.32 × 13,906.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,762.16x = 411,774,513.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,774,513.08/19,762.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,836.52

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