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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,462.93, 29,185.52 and 9,598.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,462.93, 29,185.52 and 9,598.20 is: 14,392.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,462.93 : 29,185.52 = 9,598.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,462.93/29,185.52 = 9,598.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,462.93x = 29,185.52 × 9,598.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,462.93x = 280,128,300.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,128,300.63/19,462.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,392.91

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