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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,856.21, 29,775.56 and 9,329.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,856.21, 29,775.56 and 9,329.22 is: 13,989.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,856.21 : 29,775.56 = 9,329.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,856.21/29,775.56 = 9,329.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,856.21x = 29,775.56 × 9,329.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,856.21x = 277,782,675.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,782,675.42/19,856.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,989.72

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