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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,819.51, 29,719.49 and 9,812.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,819.51, 29,719.49 and 9,812.67 is: 14,714.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,819.51 : 29,719.49 = 9,812.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,819.51/29,719.49 = 9,812.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,819.51x = 29,719.49 × 9,812.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,819.51x = 291,627,387.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,627,387.43/19,819.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,714.16

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