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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,739.13, 29,608.70 and 9,868.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,739.13, 29,608.70 and 9,868.47 is: 14,802.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,739.13 : 29,608.70 = 9,868.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,739.13/29,608.70 = 9,868.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,739.13x = 29,608.70 × 9,868.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,739.13x = 292,192,518.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,192,518.35/19,739.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,802.71

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