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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,623.36, 29,434.88 and 9,229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,623.36, 29,434.88 and 9,229.44 is: 13,844.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,623.36 : 29,434.88 = 9,229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,623.36/29,434.88 = 9,229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,623.36x = 29,434.88 × 9,229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,623.36x = 271,667,458.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,667,458.87/19,623.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,844.08

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