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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,456.58, 29,191.76 and 9,602.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,456.58, 29,191.76 and 9,602.77 is: 14,407.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,456.58 : 29,191.76 = 9,602.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,456.58/29,191.76 = 9,602.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,456.58x = 29,191.76 × 9,602.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,456.58x = 280,321,757.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,321,757.18/19,456.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,407.56

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