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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,450.62, 29,177.46 and 9,584.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,450.62, 29,177.46 and 9,584.52 is: 14,377.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,450.62 : 29,177.46 = 9,584.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,450.62/29,177.46 = 9,584.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,450.62x = 29,177.46 × 9,584.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,450.62x = 279,651,948.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,651,948.92/19,450.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,377.53

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