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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,585.65, 29,383.34 and 9,185.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,585.65, 29,383.34 and 9,185.25 is: 13,780.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,585.65 : 29,383.34 = 9,185.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,585.65/29,383.34 = 9,185.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,585.65x = 29,383.34 × 9,185.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,585.65x = 269,893,277.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,893,277.81/19,585.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,780.15

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