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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,976.26, 29,964.66 and 9,595.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,976.26, 29,964.66 and 9,595.30 is: 14,393.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,976.26 : 29,964.66 = 9,595.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,976.26/29,964.66 = 9,595.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,976.26x = 29,964.66 × 9,595.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,976.26x = 287,519,902.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,519,902.10/19,976.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,393.08

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