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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,741.65, 29,586.54 and 9,356.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,741.65, 29,586.54 and 9,356.37 is: 14,022.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,741.65 : 29,586.54 = 9,356.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,741.65/29,586.54 = 9,356.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,741.65x = 29,586.54 × 9,356.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,741.65x = 276,822,615.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,822,615.26/19,741.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,022.26

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