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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,473.56, 29,211.30 and 9,487.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,473.56, 29,211.30 and 9,487.47 is: 14,231.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,473.56 : 29,211.30 = 9,487.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,473.56/29,211.30 = 9,487.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,473.56x = 29,211.30 × 9,487.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,473.56x = 277,141,332.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,141,332.41/19,473.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,231.68

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