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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,544.40, 29,316.48 and 9,681

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,544.40, 29,316.48 and 9,681 is: 14,521.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,544.40 : 29,316.48 = 9,681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,544.40/29,316.48 = 9,681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,544.40x = 29,316.48 × 9,681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,544.40x = 283,812,842.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,812,842.88/19,544.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,521.44

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