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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,587.20, 29,348.40 and 9,705.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,587.20, 29,348.40 and 9,705.20 is: 14,541.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,587.20 : 29,348.40 = 9,705.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,587.20/29,348.40 = 9,705.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,587.20x = 29,348.40 × 9,705.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,587.20x = 284,832,091.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,832,091.68/19,587.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,541.75

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