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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,568.28, 29,353.90 and 9,697.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,568.28, 29,353.90 and 9,697.62 is: 14,547.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,568.28 : 29,353.90 = 9,697.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,568.28/29,353.90 = 9,697.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,568.28x = 29,353.90 × 9,697.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,568.28x = 284,662,967.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,662,967.72/19,568.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,547.16

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