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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,552, 29,332.86 and 5,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,552, 29,332.86 and 5,701 is: 8,552.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,552 : 29,332.86 = 5,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,552/29,332.86 = 5,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,552x = 29,332.86 × 5,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,552x = 167,226,634.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,226,634.86/19,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,552.92

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