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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,485.38, 29,237.67 and 9,097.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,485.38, 29,237.67 and 9,097.86 is: 13,651.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,485.38 : 29,237.67 = 9,097.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,485.38/29,237.67 = 9,097.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,485.38x = 29,237.67 × 9,097.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,485.38x = 266,000,228.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,000,228.39/19,485.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,651.27

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