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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,544.12, 29,316.98 and 5,693.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,544.12, 29,316.98 and 5,693.12 is: 8,539.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,544.12 : 29,316.98 = 5,693.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,544.12/29,316.98 = 5,693.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,544.12x = 29,316.98 × 5,693.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,544.12x = 166,905,085.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,905,085.18/19,544.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,539.91

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