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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,447.89, 29,166.98 and 5,596.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,447.89, 29,166.98 and 5,596.89 is: 8,393.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,447.89 : 29,166.98 = 5,596.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,447.89/29,166.98 = 5,596.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,447.89x = 29,166.98 × 5,596.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,447.89x = 163,244,350.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,244,350.71/19,447.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,393.94

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