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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,858.52, 29,788.54 and 9,992.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,858.52, 29,788.54 and 9,992.44 is: 14,989.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,858.52 : 29,788.54 = 9,992.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,858.52/29,788.54 = 9,992.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,858.52x = 29,788.54 × 9,992.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,858.52x = 297,660,198.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,660,198.64/19,858.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,989.04

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