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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,920.54, 29,889.45 and 9,525.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,920.54, 29,889.45 and 9,525.54 is: 14,292.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,920.54 : 29,889.45 = 9,525.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,920.54/29,889.45 = 9,525.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,920.54x = 29,889.45 × 9,525.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,920.54x = 284,713,151.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,713,151.55/19,920.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,292.44

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