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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,997.80, 29,960.70 and 9,586.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,997.80, 29,960.70 and 9,586.60 is: 14,362.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,997.80 : 29,960.70 = 9,586.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,997.80/29,960.70 = 9,586.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,997.80x = 29,960.70 × 9,586.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,997.80x = 287,221,246.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,221,246.62/19,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,362.64

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