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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,338.68, 29,035.34 and 9,985.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,338.68, 29,035.34 and 9,985.16 is: 14,991.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,338.68 : 29,035.34 = 9,985.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,338.68/29,035.34 = 9,985.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,338.68x = 29,035.34 × 9,985.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,338.68x = 289,922,515.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,922,515.55/19,338.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,991.85

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