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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,558.92, 29,342.70 and 5,709

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,558.92, 29,342.70 and 5,709 is: 8,564.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,558.92 : 29,342.70 = 5,709 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,558.92/29,342.70 = 5,709/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,558.92x = 29,342.70 × 5,709
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,558.92x = 167,517,474.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,517,474.30/19,558.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,564.76

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