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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,555.53, 29,311.29 and 9,701.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,555.53, 29,311.29 and 9,701.88 is: 14,541.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,555.53 : 29,311.29 = 9,701.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,555.53/29,311.29 = 9,701.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,555.53x = 29,311.29 × 9,701.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,555.53x = 284,374,618.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,374,618.23/19,555.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,541.90

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