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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,605.80, 29,427.90 and 9,756.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,605.80, 29,427.90 and 9,756.20 is: 14,643.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,605.80 : 29,427.90 = 9,756.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,605.80/29,427.90 = 9,756.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,605.80x = 29,427.90 × 9,756.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,605.80x = 287,104,477.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,104,477.98/19,605.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,643.85

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