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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,670.80, 29,525.40 and 9,821.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,670.80, 29,525.40 and 9,821.20 is: 14,741.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,670.80 : 29,525.40 = 9,821.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,670.80/29,525.40 = 9,821.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,670.80x = 29,525.40 × 9,821.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,670.80x = 289,974,858.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,974,858.48/19,670.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,741.39

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