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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,423.63, 29,136.92 and 5,383.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,423.63, 29,136.92 and 5,383.50 is: 8,075.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,423.63 : 29,136.92 = 5,383.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,423.63/29,136.92 = 5,383.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,423.63x = 29,136.92 × 5,383.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,423.63x = 156,858,608.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,858,608.82/19,423.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,075.66

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