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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,460.58, 29,198.96 and 9,599.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,460.58, 29,198.96 and 9,599.97 is: 14,403.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,460.58 : 29,198.96 = 9,599.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,460.58/29,198.96 = 9,599.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,460.58x = 29,198.96 × 9,599.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,460.58x = 280,309,140.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,309,140.03/19,460.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,403.95

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