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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,549.54, 29,302.28 and 9,695.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,549.54, 29,302.28 and 9,695.88 is: 14,532.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,549.54 : 29,302.28 = 9,695.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,549.54/29,302.28 = 9,695.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,549.54x = 29,302.28 × 9,695.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,549.54x = 284,111,390.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,111,390.61/19,549.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,532.89

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