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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,036.69, 28,555.04 and 5,889.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,036.69, 28,555.04 and 5,889.18 is: 8,833.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,036.69 : 28,555.04 = 5,889.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,036.69/28,555.04 = 5,889.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,036.69x = 28,555.04 × 5,889.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,036.69x = 168,165,770.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,165,770.47/19,036.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,833.77

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