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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,544.80, 29,326.92 and 9,157.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,544.80, 29,326.92 and 9,157.36 is: 13,740.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,544.80 : 29,326.92 = 9,157.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,544.80/29,326.92 = 9,157.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,544.80x = 29,326.92 × 9,157.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,544.80x = 268,557,164.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,557,164.13/19,544.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,740.59

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