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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,660.64, 29,471.52 and 9,785.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,660.64, 29,471.52 and 9,785.12 is: 14,668.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,660.64 : 29,471.52 = 9,785.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,660.64/29,471.52 = 9,785.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,660.64x = 29,471.52 × 9,785.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,660.64x = 288,382,359.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,382,359.78/19,660.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,668.00

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