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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,984.24, 29,982.36 and 9,462.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,984.24, 29,982.36 and 9,462.28 is: 14,196.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,984.24 : 29,982.36 = 9,462.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,984.24/29,982.36 = 9,462.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,984.24x = 29,982.36 × 9,462.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,984.24x = 283,701,485.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,701,485.38/19,984.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,196.26

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