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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,491.40, 29,217.90 and 9,632.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,491.40, 29,217.90 and 9,632.20 is: 14,438.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,491.40 : 29,217.90 = 9,632.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,491.40/29,217.90 = 9,632.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,491.40x = 29,217.90 × 9,632.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,491.40x = 281,432,656.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,432,656.38/19,491.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,438.81

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