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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,569.52, 29,357.79 and 9,181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,569.52, 29,357.79 and 9,181 is: 13,773.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,569.52 : 29,357.79 = 9,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,569.52/29,357.79 = 9,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,569.52x = 29,357.79 × 9,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,569.52x = 269,533,869.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,533,869.99/19,569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,773.15

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