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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,820.36, 29,735.49 and 13,988.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,820.36, 29,735.49 and 13,988.36 is: 20,986.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,820.36 : 29,735.49 = 13,988.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,820.36/29,735.49 = 13,988.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,820.36x = 29,735.49 × 13,988.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,820.36x = 415,950,590.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,950,590.22/19,820.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,986.03

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