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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,591.02, 29,360.85 and 9,059.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,591.02, 29,360.85 and 9,059.70 is: 13,577.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,591.02 : 29,360.85 = 9,059.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,591.02/29,360.85 = 9,059.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,591.02x = 29,360.85 × 9,059.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,591.02x = 266,000,492.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,000,492.75/19,591.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,577.67

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