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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,630.56, 29,420.88 and 9,228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,630.56, 29,420.88 and 9,228 is: 13,830.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,630.56 : 29,420.88 = 9,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,630.56/29,420.88 = 9,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,630.56x = 29,420.88 × 9,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,630.56x = 271,495,880.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,495,880.64/19,630.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,830.27

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