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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,637.60, 29,446.52 and 9,098.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,637.60, 29,446.52 and 9,098.58 is: 13,643.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,637.60 : 29,446.52 = 9,098.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,637.60/29,446.52 = 9,098.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,637.60x = 29,446.52 × 9,098.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,637.60x = 267,921,517.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,921,517.94/19,637.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,643.29

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