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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,967.58, 29,951.37 and 9,438.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,967.58, 29,951.37 and 9,438.66 is: 14,157.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,967.58 : 29,951.37 = 9,438.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,967.58/29,951.37 = 9,438.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,967.58x = 29,951.37 × 9,438.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,967.58x = 282,700,797.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,700,797.96/19,967.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,157.99

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