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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,525.32, 29,287.98 and 9,144.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,525.32, 29,287.98 and 9,144.36 is: 13,716.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,525.32 : 29,287.98 = 9,144.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,525.32/29,287.98 = 9,144.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,525.32x = 29,287.98 × 9,144.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,525.32x = 267,819,832.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,819,832.79/19,525.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,716.54

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