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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,459.38, 29,195.96 and 9,605.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,459.38, 29,195.96 and 9,605.57 is: 14,411.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,459.38 : 29,195.96 = 9,605.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,459.38/29,195.96 = 9,605.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,459.38x = 29,195.96 × 9,605.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,459.38x = 280,443,837.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,443,837.50/19,459.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,411.76

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