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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,646.71, 29,455.23 and 9,792.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,646.71, 29,455.23 and 9,792.96 is: 14,682.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,646.71 : 29,455.23 = 9,792.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,646.71/29,455.23 = 9,792.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,646.71x = 29,455.23 × 9,792.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,646.71x = 288,453,889.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,453,889.18/19,646.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,682.05

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