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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,767.23, 29,660.59 and 9,237.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,767.23, 29,660.59 and 9,237.98 is: 13,861.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,767.23 : 29,660.59 = 9,237.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,767.23/29,660.59 = 9,237.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,767.23x = 29,660.59 × 9,237.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,767.23x = 274,003,988.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,003,988.26/19,767.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,861.53

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