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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,577.13, 29,365.76 and 5,726.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,577.13, 29,365.76 and 5,726.13 is: 8,589.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,577.13 : 29,365.76 = 5,726.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,577.13/29,365.76 = 5,726.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,577.13x = 29,365.76 × 5,726.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,577.13x = 168,152,159.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,152,159.31/19,577.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,589.21

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