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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,700.48, 29,555.04 and 9,312.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,700.48, 29,555.04 and 9,312.32 is: 13,970.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,700.48 : 29,555.04 = 9,312.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,700.48/29,555.04 = 9,312.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,700.48x = 29,555.04 × 9,312.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,700.48x = 275,225,990.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,225,990.09/19,700.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,970.52

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