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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,718.03, 29,558.12 and 9,847.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,718.03, 29,558.12 and 9,847.98 is: 14,762.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,718.03 : 29,558.12 = 9,847.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,718.03/29,558.12 = 9,847.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,718.03x = 29,558.12 × 9,847.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,718.03x = 291,087,725.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,087,725.36/19,718.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,762.51

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