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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,996.80, 29,959.20 and 9,585.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,996.80, 29,959.20 and 9,585.60 is: 14,361.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,996.80 : 29,959.20 = 9,585.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,996.80/29,959.20 = 9,585.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,996.80x = 29,959.20 × 9,585.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,996.80x = 287,176,907.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,176,907.52/19,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,361.14

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