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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,570.52, 29,359.30 and 9,182

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,570.52, 29,359.30 and 9,182 is: 13,774.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,570.52 : 29,359.30 = 9,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,570.52/29,359.30 = 9,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,570.52x = 29,359.30 × 9,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,570.52x = 269,577,092.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,577,092.60/19,570.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,774.65

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