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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,033.84, 28,553.49 and 5,887.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,033.84, 28,553.49 and 5,887.23 is: 8,831.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,033.84 : 28,553.49 = 5,887.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,033.84/28,553.49 = 5,887.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,033.84x = 28,553.49 × 5,887.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,033.84x = 168,100,962.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,100,962.93/19,033.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,831.69

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