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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,347.73, 29,022.13 and 5,496.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,347.73, 29,022.13 and 5,496.73 is: 8,245.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,347.73 : 29,022.13 = 5,496.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,347.73/29,022.13 = 5,496.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,347.73x = 29,022.13 × 5,496.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,347.73x = 159,526,746.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,526,746.95/19,347.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,245.24

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