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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,726.98, 29,595.55 and 5,688.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,726.98, 29,595.55 and 5,688.11 is: 8,533.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,726.98 : 29,595.55 = 5,688.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,726.98/29,595.55 = 5,688.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,726.98x = 29,595.55 × 5,688.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,726.98x = 168,342,663.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,342,663.87/19,726.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,533.63

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