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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,459.88, 29,196.71 and 9,606.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,459.88, 29,196.71 and 9,606.08 is: 14,412.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,459.88 : 29,196.71 = 9,606.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,459.88/29,196.71 = 9,606.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,459.88x = 29,196.71 × 9,606.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,459.88x = 280,465,737.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,465,737.98/19,459.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,412.51

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