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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,520.25, 29,281.20 and 5,669.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,520.25, 29,281.20 and 5,669.25 is: 8,504.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,520.25 : 29,281.20 = 5,669.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,520.25/29,281.20 = 5,669.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,520.25x = 29,281.20 × 5,669.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,520.25x = 166,002,443.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,002,443.10/19,520.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,504.11

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