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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,417.67, 29,126.58 and 5,908.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,417.67, 29,126.58 and 5,908.98 is: 8,863.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,417.67 : 29,126.58 = 5,908.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,417.67/29,126.58 = 5,908.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,417.67x = 29,126.58 × 5,908.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,417.67x = 172,108,378.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,108,378.69/19,417.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,863.49

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