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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,460.70, 29,171.61 and 9,607.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,460.70, 29,171.61 and 9,607.05 is: 14,400.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,460.70 : 29,171.61 = 9,607.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,460.70/29,171.61 = 9,607.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,460.70x = 29,171.61 × 9,607.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,460.70x = 280,253,115.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,253,115.85/19,460.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,400.98

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