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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,414.08, 29,125.44 and 5,562

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,414.08, 29,125.44 and 5,562 is: 8,344.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,414.08 : 29,125.44 = 5,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,414.08/29,125.44 = 5,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,414.08x = 29,125.44 × 5,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,414.08x = 161,995,697.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,995,697.28/19,414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,344.24

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