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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,973.14, 29,932.98 and 9,445.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,973.14, 29,932.98 and 9,445.96 is: 14,156.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,973.14 : 29,932.98 = 9,445.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,973.14/29,932.98 = 9,445.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,973.14x = 29,932.98 × 9,445.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,973.14x = 282,745,731.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,745,731.76/19,973.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,156.30

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