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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,557.92, 29,341.20 and 5,708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,557.92, 29,341.20 and 5,708 is: 8,563.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,557.92 : 29,341.20 = 5,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,557.92/29,341.20 = 5,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,557.92x = 29,341.20 × 5,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,557.92x = 167,479,569.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,479,569.60/19,557.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,563.26

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