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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,033.76, 28,553.39 and 5,887.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,033.76, 28,553.39 and 5,887.16 is: 8,831.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,033.76 : 28,553.39 = 5,887.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,033.76/28,553.39 = 5,887.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,033.76x = 28,553.39 × 5,887.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,033.76x = 168,098,346.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,098,346.04/19,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,831.59

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