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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,618.56, 29,402.88 and 9,216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,618.56, 29,402.88 and 9,216 is: 13,812.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,618.56 : 29,402.88 = 9,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,618.56/29,402.88 = 9,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,618.56x = 29,402.88 × 9,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,618.56x = 270,976,942.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,976,942.08/19,618.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,812.27

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