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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,005.60, 28,505.70 and 5,859.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,005.60, 28,505.70 and 5,859.30 is: 8,788.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,005.60 : 28,505.70 = 5,859.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,005.60/28,505.70 = 5,859.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,005.60x = 28,505.70 × 5,859.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,005.60x = 167,023,448.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,023,448.01/19,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,788.12

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