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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,562.73, 29,334.28 and 9,568.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,562.73, 29,334.28 and 9,568.24 is: 14,347.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,562.73 : 29,334.28 = 9,568.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,562.73/29,334.28 = 9,568.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,562.73x = 29,334.28 × 9,568.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,562.73x = 280,677,366.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,677,366.29/19,562.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,347.55

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