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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,031.42, 28,552.80 and 5,884.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,031.42, 28,552.80 and 5,884.76 is: 8,828.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,031.42 : 28,552.80 = 5,884.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,031.42/28,552.80 = 5,884.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,031.42x = 28,552.80 × 5,884.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,031.42x = 168,026,375.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,026,375.33/19,031.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,828.89

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