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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,617.20, 29,425.80 and 9,087.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,617.20, 29,425.80 and 9,087.20 is: 13,630.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,617.20 : 29,425.80 = 9,087.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,617.20/29,425.80 = 9,087.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,617.20x = 29,425.80 × 9,087.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,617.20x = 267,398,129.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,398,129.76/19,617.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,630.80

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