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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,695.65, 29,543.42 and 5,844.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,695.65, 29,543.42 and 5,844.65 is: 8,766.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,695.65 : 29,543.42 = 5,844.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,695.65/29,543.42 = 5,844.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,695.65x = 29,543.42 × 5,844.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,695.65x = 172,670,772.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,670,772.76/19,695.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,766.95

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