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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,844.82, 29,762.91 and 9,973.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,844.82, 29,762.91 and 9,973.62 is: 14,958.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,844.82 : 29,762.91 = 9,973.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,844.82/29,762.91 = 9,973.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,844.82x = 29,762.91 × 9,973.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,844.82x = 296,843,954.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,843,954.43/19,844.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,958.26

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