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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,403.70, 29,073.15 and 9,521.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,403.70, 29,073.15 and 9,521.70 is: 14,266.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,403.70 : 29,073.15 = 9,521.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,403.70/29,073.15 = 9,521.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,403.70x = 29,073.15 × 9,521.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,403.70x = 276,825,812.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,825,812.36/19,403.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,266.65

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