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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,615.38, 29,436.02 and 9,227.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,615.38, 29,436.02 and 9,227.94 is: 13,848.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,615.38 : 29,436.02 = 9,227.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,615.38/29,436.02 = 9,227.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,615.38x = 29,436.02 × 9,227.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,615.38x = 271,633,826.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,633,826.40/19,615.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,848.00

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