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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,406.17, 29,106.42 and 9,542.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,406.17, 29,106.42 and 9,542.80 is: 14,312.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,406.17 : 29,106.42 = 9,542.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,406.17/29,106.42 = 9,542.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,406.17x = 29,106.42 × 9,542.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,406.17x = 277,756,744.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,756,744.78/19,406.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,312.81

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