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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,512.60, 29,268.90 and 9,658.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,512.60, 29,268.90 and 9,658.80 is: 14,488.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,512.60 : 29,268.90 = 9,658.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,512.60/29,268.90 = 9,658.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,512.60x = 29,268.90 × 9,658.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,512.60x = 282,702,451.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,702,451.32/19,512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,488.20

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