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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,512.75, 29,268.10 and 5,473.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,512.75, 29,268.10 and 5,473.76 is: 8,210.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,512.75 : 29,268.10 = 5,473.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,512.75/29,268.10 = 5,473.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,512.75x = 29,268.10 × 5,473.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,512.75x = 160,206,395.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,206,395.03/19,512.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,210.34

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