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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,999.80, 29,975.70 and 13,759.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,999.80, 29,975.70 and 13,759.80 is: 20,623.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,999.80 : 29,975.70 = 13,759.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,999.80/29,975.70 = 13,759.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,999.80x = 29,975.70 × 13,759.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,999.80x = 412,459,636.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,459,636.86/19,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,623.19

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