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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,717.68, 29,546.10 and 9,710.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,717.68, 29,546.10 and 9,710.94 is: 14,551.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,717.68 : 29,546.10 = 9,710.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,717.68/29,546.10 = 9,710.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,717.68x = 29,546.10 × 9,710.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,717.68x = 286,920,404.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,920,404.33/19,717.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,551.43

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