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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,030.12, 28,547.92 and 5,883.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,030.12, 28,547.92 and 5,883.52 is: 8,826.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,030.12 : 28,547.92 = 5,883.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,030.12/28,547.92 = 5,883.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,030.12x = 28,547.92 × 5,883.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,030.12x = 167,962,086.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,962,086.12/19,030.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,826.12

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