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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,451.88, 29,150.28 and 9,598.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,451.88, 29,150.28 and 9,598.23 is: 14,383.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,451.88 : 29,150.28 = 9,598.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,451.88/29,150.28 = 9,598.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,451.88x = 29,150.28 × 9,598.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,451.88x = 279,791,092.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,791,092.00/19,451.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,383.76

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