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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,669.08, 29,507.94 and 5,817

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,669.08, 29,507.94 and 5,817 is: 8,726.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,669.08 : 29,507.94 = 5,817 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,669.08/29,507.94 = 5,817/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,669.08x = 29,507.94 × 5,817
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,669.08x = 171,647,686.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,647,686.98/19,669.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,726.78

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