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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,558.20, 29,337.30 and 9,028.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,558.20, 29,337.30 and 9,028.20 is: 13,542.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,558.20 : 29,337.30 = 9,028.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,558.20/29,337.30 = 9,028.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,558.20x = 29,337.30 × 9,028.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,558.20x = 264,863,011.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,863,011.86/19,558.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,542.30

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