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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,469.08, 29,207.94 and 5,617

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,469.08, 29,207.94 and 5,617 is: 8,426.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,469.08 : 29,207.94 = 5,617 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,469.08/29,207.94 = 5,617/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,469.08x = 29,207.94 × 5,617
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,469.08x = 164,060,998.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,060,998.98/19,469.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,426.75

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