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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,786.44, 29,682.90 and 9,394.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,786.44, 29,682.90 and 9,394.68 is: 14,093.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,786.44 : 29,682.90 = 9,394.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,786.44/29,682.90 = 9,394.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,786.44x = 29,682.90 × 9,394.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,786.44x = 278,861,346.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,861,346.97/19,786.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,093.56

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