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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,479.76, 29,237 and 9,097.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,479.76, 29,237 and 9,097.36 is: 13,654.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,479.76 : 29,237 = 9,097.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,479.76/29,237 = 9,097.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,479.76x = 29,237 × 9,097.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,479.76x = 265,979,514.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,979,514.32/19,479.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,654.15

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