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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,856.41, 29,775.86 and 9,329.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,856.41, 29,775.86 and 9,329.42 is: 13,990.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,856.41 : 29,775.86 = 9,329.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,856.41/29,775.86 = 9,329.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,856.41x = 29,775.86 × 9,329.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,856.41x = 277,791,619.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,791,619.06/19,856.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,990.02

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