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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,487.36, 29,235.38 and 9,093.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,487.36, 29,235.38 and 9,093.44 is: 13,642.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,487.36 : 29,235.38 = 9,093.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,487.36/29,235.38 = 9,093.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,487.36x = 29,235.38 × 9,093.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,487.36x = 265,850,173.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,850,173.91/19,487.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,642.19

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