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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,966.93, 29,950.40 and 9,433.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,966.93, 29,950.40 and 9,433.49 is: 14,150.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,966.93 : 29,950.40 = 9,433.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,966.93/29,950.40 = 9,433.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,966.93x = 29,950.40 × 9,433.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,966.93x = 282,536,798.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,536,798.90/19,966.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,150.24

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