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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,808.08, 29,695.86 and 9,272.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,808.08, 29,695.86 and 9,272.97 is: 13,901.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,808.08 : 29,695.86 = 9,272.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,808.08/29,695.86 = 9,272.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,808.08x = 29,695.86 × 9,272.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,808.08x = 275,368,818.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,368,818.90/19,808.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,901.84

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