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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,773.56, 29,660.72 and 9,240.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,773.56, 29,660.72 and 9,240.69 is: 13,861.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,773.56 : 29,660.72 = 9,240.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,773.56/29,660.72 = 9,240.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,773.56x = 29,660.72 × 9,240.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,773.56x = 274,085,583.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,085,583.72/19,773.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,861.21

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