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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,435.24, 29,170.14 and 9,049.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,435.24, 29,170.14 and 9,049.96 is: 13,582.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,435.24 : 29,170.14 = 9,049.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,435.24/29,170.14 = 9,049.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,435.24x = 29,170.14 × 9,049.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,435.24x = 263,988,600.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,988,600.19/19,435.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,582.99

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