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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,498.83, 29,251.13 and 5,646.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,498.83, 29,251.13 and 5,646.03 is: 8,469.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,498.83 : 29,251.13 = 5,646.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,498.83/29,251.13 = 5,646.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,498.83x = 29,251.13 × 5,646.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,498.83x = 165,152,757.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,152,757.51/19,498.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,469.88

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