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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,992.93, 29,926.50 and 13,716.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,992.93, 29,926.50 and 13,716.24 is: 20,531.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,992.93 : 29,926.50 = 13,716.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,992.93/29,926.50 = 13,716.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,992.93x = 29,926.50 × 13,716.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,992.93x = 410,478,892.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,478,892.70/19,992.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,531.21

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