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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,687.20, 29,530.80 and 9,157.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,687.20, 29,530.80 and 9,157.20 is: 13,735.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,687.20 : 29,530.80 = 9,157.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,687.20/29,530.80 = 9,157.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,687.20x = 29,530.80 × 9,157.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,687.20x = 270,419,441.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,419,441.76/19,687.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,735.80

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