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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,631.13, 29,456.14 and 9,771.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,631.13, 29,456.14 and 9,771.27 is: 14,661.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,631.13 : 29,456.14 = 9,771.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,631.13/29,456.14 = 9,771.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,631.13x = 29,456.14 × 9,771.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,631.13x = 287,823,897.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,823,897.10/19,631.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,661.61

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