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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,006.83, 28,510.25 and 5,859.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,006.83, 28,510.25 and 5,859.21 is: 8,788.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,006.83 : 28,510.25 = 5,859.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,006.83/28,510.25 = 5,859.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,006.83x = 28,510.25 × 5,859.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,006.83x = 167,047,512.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,047,512.61/19,006.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,788.82

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