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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,535.50, 29,308.11 and 5,684.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,535.50, 29,308.11 and 5,684.50 is: 8,528.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,535.50 : 29,308.11 = 5,684.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,535.50/29,308.11 = 5,684.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,535.50x = 29,308.11 × 5,684.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,535.50x = 166,601,951.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,601,951.30/19,535.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,528.16

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