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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,797, 29,671.78 and 13,841.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,797, 29,671.78 and 13,841.38 is: 20,745.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,797 : 29,671.78 = 13,841.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,797/29,671.78 = 13,841.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,797x = 29,671.78 × 13,841.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,797x = 410,698,382.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,698,382.26/19,797
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,745.49

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