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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,034.22, 28,554.06 and 5,887.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,034.22, 28,554.06 and 5,887.62 is: 8,832.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,034.22 : 28,554.06 = 5,887.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,034.22/28,554.06 = 5,887.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,034.22x = 28,554.06 × 5,887.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,034.22x = 168,115,454.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,115,454.74/19,034.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,832.27

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