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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,866.42, 29,798.82 and 9,332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,866.42, 29,798.82 and 9,332.64 is: 13,998.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,866.42 : 29,798.82 = 9,332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,866.42/29,798.82 = 9,332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,866.42x = 29,798.82 × 9,332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,866.42x = 278,101,659.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,101,659.48/19,866.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,998.58

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