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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,614.28, 29,426.37 and 5,763.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,614.28, 29,426.37 and 5,763.28 is: 8,646.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,614.28 : 29,426.37 = 5,763.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,614.28/29,426.37 = 5,763.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,614.28x = 29,426.37 × 5,763.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,614.28x = 169,592,409.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,592,409.69/19,614.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,646.37

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