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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,864.88, 29,793.38 and 9,859.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,864.88, 29,793.38 and 9,859.19 is: 14,786.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,864.88 : 29,793.38 = 9,859.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,864.88/29,793.38 = 9,859.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,864.88x = 29,793.38 × 9,859.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,864.88x = 293,738,594.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,738,594.16/19,864.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,786.83

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