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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,524.96, 29,288.25 and 5,673.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,524.96, 29,288.25 and 5,673.96 is: 8,511.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,524.96 : 29,288.25 = 5,673.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,524.96/29,288.25 = 5,673.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,524.96x = 29,288.25 × 5,673.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,524.96x = 166,180,358.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,180,358.97/19,524.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,511.18

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