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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,468.62, 29,207.34 and 5,617.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,468.62, 29,207.34 and 5,617.62 is: 8,427.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,468.62 : 29,207.34 = 5,617.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,468.62/29,207.34 = 5,617.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,468.62x = 29,207.34 × 5,617.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,468.62x = 164,075,737.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,075,737.33/19,468.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,427.70

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