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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,527.20, 29,273.52 and 9,136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,527.20, 29,273.52 and 9,136.16 is: 13,696.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,527.20 : 29,273.52 = 9,136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,527.20/29,273.52 = 9,136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,527.20x = 29,273.52 × 9,136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,527.20x = 267,447,562.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,447,562.48/19,527.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,696.16

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