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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,537.62, 29,307.33 and 5,686.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,537.62, 29,307.33 and 5,686.62 is: 8,530.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,537.62 : 29,307.33 = 5,686.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,537.62/29,307.33 = 5,686.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,537.62x = 29,307.33 × 5,686.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,537.62x = 166,659,648.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,659,648.92/19,537.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,530.19

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