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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,607.53, 29,416.25 and 5,756.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,607.53, 29,416.25 and 5,756.53 is: 8,636.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,607.53 : 29,416.25 = 5,756.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,607.53/29,416.25 = 5,756.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,607.53x = 29,416.25 × 5,756.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,607.53x = 169,335,496.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,335,496.83/19,607.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,636.25

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