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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,420.24, 29,127.12 and 5,566

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,420.24, 29,127.12 and 5,566 is: 8,348.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,420.24 : 29,127.12 = 5,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,420.24/29,127.12 = 5,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,420.24x = 29,127.12 × 5,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,420.24x = 162,121,549.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,121,549.92/19,420.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,348.07

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