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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,957.79, 29,936.96 and 9,567.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,957.79, 29,936.96 and 9,567.11 is: 14,350.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,957.79 : 29,936.96 = 9,567.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,957.79/29,936.96 = 9,567.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,957.79x = 29,936.96 × 9,567.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,957.79x = 286,410,189.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,410,189.39/19,957.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,350.80

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