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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,974, 29,929.32 and 13,375.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,974, 29,929.32 and 13,375.92 is: 20,042.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,974 : 29,929.32 = 13,375.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,974/29,929.32 = 13,375.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,974x = 29,929.32 × 13,375.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,974x = 400,332,189.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,332,189.97/19,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,042.66

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