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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,808.98, 29,718.42 and 13,976.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,808.98, 29,718.42 and 13,976.98 is: 20,968.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,808.98 : 29,718.42 = 13,976.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,808.98/29,718.42 = 13,976.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,808.98x = 29,718.42 × 13,976.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,808.98x = 415,373,761.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,373,761.97/19,808.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,968.96

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