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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,563.16, 29,344.50 and 9,167.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,563.16, 29,344.50 and 9,167.56 is: 13,751.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,563.16 : 29,344.50 = 9,167.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,563.16/29,344.50 = 9,167.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,563.16x = 29,344.50 × 9,167.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,563.16x = 269,017,464.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,017,464.42/19,563.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,751.23

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