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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,982.79, 29,988.81 and 9,601.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,982.79, 29,988.81 and 9,601.83 is: 14,409.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,982.79 : 29,988.81 = 9,601.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,982.79/29,988.81 = 9,601.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,982.79x = 29,988.81 × 9,601.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,982.79x = 287,947,455.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,947,455.52/19,982.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,409.77

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