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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,658.64, 29,468.52 and 9,783.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,658.64, 29,468.52 and 9,783.12 is: 14,665.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,658.64 : 29,468.52 = 9,783.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,658.64/29,468.52 = 9,783.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,658.64x = 29,468.52 × 9,783.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,658.64x = 288,294,067.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,294,067.38/19,658.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,665.01

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