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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,845.32, 29,768.66 and 9,979.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,845.32, 29,768.66 and 9,979.22 is: 14,969.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,845.32 : 29,768.66 = 9,979.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,845.32/29,768.66 = 9,979.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,845.32x = 29,768.66 × 9,979.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,845.32x = 297,067,808.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,067,808.51/19,845.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,969.17

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