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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,512.08, 29,269.08 and 5,662.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,512.08, 29,269.08 and 5,662.16 is: 8,493.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,512.08 : 29,269.08 = 5,662.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,512.08/29,269.08 = 5,662.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,512.08x = 29,269.08 × 5,662.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,512.08x = 165,726,214.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,726,214.01/19,512.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,493.52

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