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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,789.70, 29,643.15 and 9,268.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,789.70, 29,643.15 and 9,268.70 is: 13,883.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,789.70 : 29,643.15 = 9,268.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,789.70/29,643.15 = 9,268.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,789.70x = 29,643.15 × 9,268.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,789.70x = 274,753,464.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,753,464.41/19,789.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,883.66

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