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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,617.58, 29,386.95 and 9,072.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,617.58, 29,386.95 and 9,072.83 is: 13,591.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,617.58 : 29,386.95 = 9,072.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,617.58/29,386.95 = 9,072.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,617.58x = 29,386.95 × 9,072.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,617.58x = 266,622,726.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,622,726.75/19,617.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,591.01

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