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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,973.09, 29,955.53 and 9,438.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,973.09, 29,955.53 and 9,438.64 is: 14,156.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,973.09 : 29,955.53 = 9,438.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,973.09/29,955.53 = 9,438.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,973.09x = 29,955.53 × 9,438.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,973.09x = 282,739,463.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,739,463.68/19,973.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,156.02

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