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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,034.75, 28,552.13 and 5,886.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,034.75, 28,552.13 and 5,886.83 is: 8,830.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,034.75 : 28,552.13 = 5,886.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,034.75/28,552.13 = 5,886.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,034.75x = 28,552.13 × 5,886.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,034.75x = 168,081,363.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,081,363.25/19,034.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,830.24

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