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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,347.62, 29,021.67 and 5,496.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,347.62, 29,021.67 and 5,496.62 is: 8,245.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,347.62 : 29,021.67 = 5,496.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,347.62/29,021.67 = 5,496.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,347.62x = 29,021.67 × 5,496.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,347.62x = 159,521,091.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,521,091.76/19,347.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,245.00

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