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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,416.24, 29,121.12 and 5,562

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,416.24, 29,121.12 and 5,562 is: 8,342.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,416.24 : 29,121.12 = 5,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,416.24/29,121.12 = 5,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,416.24x = 29,121.12 × 5,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,416.24x = 161,971,669.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,971,669.44/19,416.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,342.07

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