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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,861.97, 29,778.53 and 9,326.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,861.97, 29,778.53 and 9,326.57 is: 13,983.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,861.97 : 29,778.53 = 9,326.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,861.97/29,778.53 = 9,326.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,861.97x = 29,778.53 × 9,326.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,861.97x = 277,731,544.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,731,544.54/19,861.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,983.08

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