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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,813.59, 29,720.39 and 5,022.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,813.59, 29,720.39 and 5,022.51 is: 7,533.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,813.59 : 29,720.39 = 5,022.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,813.59/29,720.39 = 5,022.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,813.59x = 29,720.39 × 5,022.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,813.59x = 149,270,955.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,270,955.98/19,813.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,533.77

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