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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,868.66, 29,811.15 and 9,473.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,868.66, 29,811.15 and 9,473.78 is: 14,214.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,868.66 : 29,811.15 = 9,473.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,868.66/29,811.15 = 9,473.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,868.66x = 29,811.15 × 9,473.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,868.66x = 282,424,276.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,424,276.65/19,868.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,214.56

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