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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,522.68, 29,247.28 and 9,650.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,522.68, 29,247.28 and 9,650.40 is: 14,457.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,522.68 : 29,247.28 = 9,650.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,522.68/29,247.28 = 9,650.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,522.68x = 29,247.28 × 9,650.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,522.68x = 282,247,950.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,247,950.91/19,522.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,457.44

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