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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,034.94, 28,552.41 and 5,887.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,034.94, 28,552.41 and 5,887.43 is: 8,831.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,034.94 : 28,552.41 = 5,887.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,034.94/28,552.41 = 5,887.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,034.94x = 28,552.41 × 5,887.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,034.94x = 168,100,172.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,100,172.44/19,034.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,831.14

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