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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,828.24, 29,747.34 and 13,996.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,828.24, 29,747.34 and 13,996.24 is: 20,997.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,828.24 : 29,747.34 = 13,996.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,828.24/29,747.34 = 13,996.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,828.24x = 29,747.34 × 13,996.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,828.24x = 416,350,910.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,350,910.00/19,828.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,997.88

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