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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,849.82, 29,775.40 and 9,983.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,849.82, 29,775.40 and 9,983.72 is: 14,975.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,849.82 : 29,775.40 = 9,983.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,849.82/29,775.40 = 9,983.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,849.82x = 29,775.40 × 9,983.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,849.82x = 297,269,256.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,269,256.49/19,849.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,975.92

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