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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,546.65, 29,311.34 and 5,696.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,546.65, 29,311.34 and 5,696.73 is: 8,542.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,546.65 : 29,311.34 = 5,696.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,546.65/29,311.34 = 5,696.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,546.65x = 29,311.34 × 5,696.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,546.65x = 166,978,761.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,978,761.43/19,546.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,542.58

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