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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,625.36, 29,437.88 and 9,231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,625.36, 29,437.88 and 9,231.44 is: 13,847.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,625.36 : 29,437.88 = 9,231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,625.36/29,437.88 = 9,231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,625.36x = 29,437.88 × 9,231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,625.36x = 271,754,022.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,754,022.95/19,625.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,847.08

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