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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,555.92, 29,338.20 and 9,162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,555.92, 29,338.20 and 9,162 is: 13,745.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,555.92 : 29,338.20 = 9,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,555.92/29,338.20 = 9,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,555.92x = 29,338.20 × 9,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,555.92x = 268,796,588.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,796,588.40/19,555.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,745.02

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