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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,657.38, 29,502.47 and 9,269.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,657.38, 29,502.47 and 9,269.13 is: 13,911.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,657.38 : 29,502.47 = 9,269.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,657.38/29,502.47 = 9,269.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,657.38x = 29,502.47 × 9,269.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,657.38x = 273,462,229.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,462,229.75/19,657.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,911.43

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