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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,652.96, 29,498.88 and 9,272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,652.96, 29,498.88 and 9,272 is: 13,917.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,652.96 : 29,498.88 = 9,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,652.96/29,498.88 = 9,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,652.96x = 29,498.88 × 9,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,652.96x = 273,513,615.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,513,615.36/19,652.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,917.17

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