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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,688.47, 29,491.70 and 9,797.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,688.47, 29,491.70 and 9,797.76 is: 14,676.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,688.47 : 29,491.70 = 9,797.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,688.47/29,491.70 = 9,797.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,688.47x = 29,491.70 × 9,797.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,688.47x = 288,952,549.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,952,549.60/19,688.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,676.23

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