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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,651.78, 29,459.13 and 9,781.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,651.78, 29,459.13 and 9,781.72 is: 14,663.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,651.78 : 29,459.13 = 9,781.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,651.78/29,459.13 = 9,781.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,651.78x = 29,459.13 × 9,781.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,651.78x = 288,160,961.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,160,961.10/19,651.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,663.35

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