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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,998.90, 29,998.35 and 13,778.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,998.90, 29,998.35 and 13,778.10 is: 20,667.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,998.90 : 29,998.35 = 13,778.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,998.90/29,998.35 = 13,778.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,998.90x = 29,998.35 × 13,778.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,998.90x = 413,320,266.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,320,266.14/19,998.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,667.15

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