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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,774.80, 29,657.52 and 5,731.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,774.80, 29,657.52 and 5,731.11 is: 8,595.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,774.80 : 29,657.52 = 5,731.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,774.80/29,657.52 = 5,731.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,774.80x = 29,657.52 × 5,731.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,774.80x = 169,970,509.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,970,509.45/19,774.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,595.31

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