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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,742.52, 29,628.32 and 9,354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,742.52, 29,628.32 and 9,354.24 is: 14,038.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,742.52 : 29,628.32 = 9,354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,742.52/29,628.32 = 9,354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,742.52x = 29,628.32 × 9,354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,742.52x = 277,150,416.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,150,416.08/19,742.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,038.25

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