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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,034.44, 28,551.66 and 5,886.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,034.44, 28,551.66 and 5,886.93 is: 8,830.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,034.44 : 28,551.66 = 5,886.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,034.44/28,551.66 = 5,886.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,034.44x = 28,551.66 × 5,886.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,034.44x = 168,081,481.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,081,481.05/19,034.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,830.39

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