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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,477, 29,218.38 and 9,083.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,477, 29,218.38 and 9,083.08 is: 13,625.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,477 : 29,218.38 = 9,083.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,477/29,218.38 = 9,083.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,477x = 29,218.38 × 9,083.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,477x = 265,392,883.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,392,883.01/19,477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,625.96

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