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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,443.96, 29,168.28 and 9,574.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,443.96, 29,168.28 and 9,574.92 is: 14,363.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,443.96 : 29,168.28 = 9,574.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,443.96/29,168.28 = 9,574.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,443.96x = 29,168.28 × 9,574.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,443.96x = 279,283,947.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,283,947.54/19,443.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,363.53

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