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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,709.73, 29,566.05 and 5,669.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,709.73, 29,566.05 and 5,669.19 is: 8,504.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,709.73 : 29,566.05 = 5,669.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,709.73/29,566.05 = 5,669.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,709.73x = 29,566.05 × 5,669.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,709.73x = 167,615,555.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,615,555.00/19,709.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,504.20

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