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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,837.26, 29,757.51 and 9,971.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,837.26, 29,757.51 and 9,971.46 is: 14,958.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,837.26 : 29,757.51 = 9,971.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,837.26/29,757.51 = 9,971.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,837.26x = 29,757.51 × 9,971.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,837.26x = 296,725,820.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,725,820.66/19,837.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,958.00

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