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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,466.73, 29,178.23 and 9,585.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,466.73, 29,178.23 and 9,585.14 is: 14,366.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,466.73 : 29,178.23 = 9,585.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,466.73/29,178.23 = 9,585.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,466.73x = 29,178.23 × 9,585.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,466.73x = 279,677,225.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,677,225.69/19,466.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,366.93

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