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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,557.56, 29,314.28 and 9,703.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,557.56, 29,314.28 and 9,703.88 is: 14,544.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,557.56 : 29,314.28 = 9,703.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,557.56/29,314.28 = 9,703.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,557.56x = 29,314.28 × 9,703.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,557.56x = 284,462,255.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,462,255.41/19,557.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,544.87

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