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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,030.26, 28,548.13 and 5,883.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,030.26, 28,548.13 and 5,883.66 is: 8,826.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,030.26 : 28,548.13 = 5,883.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,030.26/28,548.13 = 5,883.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,030.26x = 28,548.13 × 5,883.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,030.26x = 167,967,475.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,967,475.85/19,030.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,826.34

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