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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,562.72, 29,323.58 and 9,039.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,562.72, 29,323.58 and 9,039.64 is: 13,549.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,562.72 : 29,323.58 = 9,039.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,562.72/29,323.58 = 9,039.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,562.72x = 29,323.58 × 9,039.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,562.72x = 265,074,556.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,074,556.00/19,562.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,549.99

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