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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,427.64, 29,103.12 and 9,537.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,427.64, 29,103.12 and 9,537.36 is: 14,287.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,427.64 : 29,103.12 = 9,537.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,427.64/29,103.12 = 9,537.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,427.64x = 29,103.12 × 9,537.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,427.64x = 277,566,932.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,566,932.56/19,427.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,287.22

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