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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,550.80, 29,330.52 and 9,695.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,550.80, 29,330.52 and 9,695.44 is: 14,545.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,550.80 : 29,330.52 = 9,695.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,550.80/29,330.52 = 9,695.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,550.80x = 29,330.52 × 9,695.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,550.80x = 284,372,296.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,372,296.83/19,550.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,545.30

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