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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,734.41, 29,609.31 and 9,209.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,734.41, 29,609.31 and 9,209.27 is: 13,817.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,734.41 : 29,609.31 = 9,209.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,734.41/29,609.31 = 9,209.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,734.41x = 29,609.31 × 9,209.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,734.41x = 272,680,130.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,680,130.30/19,734.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,817.50

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