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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,432.41, 29,151.33 and 9,571.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,432.41, 29,151.33 and 9,571.77 is: 14,358.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,432.41 : 29,151.33 = 9,571.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,432.41/29,151.33 = 9,571.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,432.41x = 29,151.33 × 9,571.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,432.41x = 279,029,825.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,029,825.95/19,432.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,358.99

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