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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,499.32, 29,248.98 and 9,118.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,499.32, 29,248.98 and 9,118.36 is: 13,677.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,499.32 : 29,248.98 = 9,118.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,499.32/29,248.98 = 9,118.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,499.32x = 29,248.98 × 9,118.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,499.32x = 266,702,729.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,702,729.27/19,499.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,677.54

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