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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,553.54, 29,308.28 and 9,699.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,553.54, 29,308.28 and 9,699.88 is: 14,538.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,553.54 : 29,308.28 = 9,699.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,553.54/29,308.28 = 9,699.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,553.54x = 29,308.28 × 9,699.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,553.54x = 284,286,799.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,286,799.01/19,553.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,538.89

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