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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,726.65, 29,564.06 and 9,341.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,726.65, 29,564.06 and 9,341.37 is: 13,999.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,726.65 : 29,564.06 = 9,341.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,726.65/29,564.06 = 9,341.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,726.65x = 29,564.06 × 9,341.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,726.65x = 276,168,776.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,168,776.46/19,726.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,999.78

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