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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,541.52, 29,317.14 and 5,690.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,541.52, 29,317.14 and 5,690.52 is: 8,537.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,541.52 : 29,317.14 = 5,690.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,541.52/29,317.14 = 5,690.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,541.52x = 29,317.14 × 5,690.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,541.52x = 166,829,771.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,829,771.51/19,541.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,537.20

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