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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,571.08, 29,334.54 and 9,717.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,571.08, 29,334.54 and 9,717.40 is: 14,565.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,571.08 : 29,334.54 = 9,717.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,571.08/29,334.54 = 9,717.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,571.08x = 29,334.54 × 9,717.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,571.08x = 285,055,459.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,055,459.00/19,571.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,565.14

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