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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,433.74, 29,150.61 and 9,571.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,433.74, 29,150.61 and 9,571.18 is: 14,356.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,433.74 : 29,150.61 = 9,571.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,433.74/29,150.61 = 9,571.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,433.74x = 29,150.61 × 9,571.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,433.74x = 279,005,735.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,005,735.42/19,433.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,356.77

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