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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,790.23, 29,685.72 and 9,254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,790.23, 29,685.72 and 9,254.44 is: 13,881.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,790.23 : 29,685.72 = 9,254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,790.23/29,685.72 = 9,254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,790.23x = 29,685.72 × 9,254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,790.23x = 274,724,714.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,724,714.60/19,790.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,881.84

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