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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,670.20, 29,489.27 and 9,146.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,670.20, 29,489.27 and 9,146.86 is: 13,712.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,670.20 : 29,489.27 = 9,146.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,670.20/29,489.27 = 9,146.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,670.20x = 29,489.27 × 9,146.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,670.20x = 269,734,249.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,734,249.62/19,670.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,712.84

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