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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,034.36, 28,552.34 and 5,886.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,034.36, 28,552.34 and 5,886.98 is: 8,830.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,034.36 : 28,552.34 = 5,886.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,034.36/28,552.34 = 5,886.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,034.36x = 28,552.34 × 5,886.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,034.36x = 168,087,054.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,087,054.53/19,034.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,830.72

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