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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,007.76, 28,516.56 and 5,859.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,007.76, 28,516.56 and 5,859.84 is: 8,791.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,007.76 : 28,516.56 = 5,859.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,007.76/28,516.56 = 5,859.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,007.76x = 28,516.56 × 5,859.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,007.76x = 167,102,478.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,102,478.95/19,007.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,791.28

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