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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,024.16, 28,539.82 and 5,873.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,024.16, 28,539.82 and 5,873.46 is: 8,811.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,024.16 : 28,539.82 = 5,873.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,024.16/28,539.82 = 5,873.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,024.16x = 28,539.82 × 5,873.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,024.16x = 167,627,391.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,627,391.49/19,024.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,811.29

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