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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,573.40, 29,376.30 and 9,059.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,573.40, 29,376.30 and 9,059.60 is: 13,596.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,573.40 : 29,376.30 = 9,059.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,573.40/29,376.30 = 9,059.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,573.40x = 29,376.30 × 9,059.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,573.40x = 266,137,527.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,137,527.48/19,573.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,596.90

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