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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,452.96, 29,186.28 and 9,599.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,452.96, 29,186.28 and 9,599.22 is: 14,402.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,452.96 : 29,186.28 = 9,599.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,452.96/29,186.28 = 9,599.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,452.96x = 29,186.28 × 9,599.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,452.96x = 280,165,522.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,165,522.70/19,452.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,402.21

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