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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,503.77, 29,253.93 and 5,462.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,503.77, 29,253.93 and 5,462.60 is: 8,193.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,503.77 : 29,253.93 = 5,462.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,503.77/29,253.93 = 5,462.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,503.77x = 29,253.93 × 5,462.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,503.77x = 159,802,518.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,802,518.02/19,503.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,193.42

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