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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,460.46, 29,197.53 and 9,606.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,460.46, 29,197.53 and 9,606.72 is: 14,413.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,460.46 : 29,197.53 = 9,606.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,460.46/29,197.53 = 9,606.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,460.46x = 29,197.53 × 9,606.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,460.46x = 280,492,495.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,492,495.40/19,460.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,413.46

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