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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,727.25, 29,605.46 and 9,339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,727.25, 29,605.46 and 9,339 is: 14,015.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,727.25 : 29,605.46 = 9,339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,727.25/29,605.46 = 9,339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,727.25x = 29,605.46 × 9,339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,727.25x = 276,485,344.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,485,344.25/19,727.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,015.40

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