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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,322.80, 29,003.40 and 9,473.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,322.80, 29,003.40 and 9,473.20 is: 14,219.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,322.80 : 29,003.40 = 9,473.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,322.80/29,003.40 = 9,473.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,322.80x = 29,003.40 × 9,473.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,322.80x = 274,755,008.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,755,008.88/19,322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,219.21

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