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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,775.75, 29,670.93 and 9,249.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,775.75, 29,670.93 and 9,249.20 is: 13,877.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,775.75 : 29,670.93 = 9,249.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,775.75/29,670.93 = 9,249.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,775.75x = 29,670.93 × 9,249.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,775.75x = 274,432,217.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,432,217.40/19,775.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,877.21

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