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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,039.93, 28,562.99 and 5,889.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,039.93, 28,562.99 and 5,889.25 is: 8,834.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,039.93 : 28,562.99 = 5,889.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,039.93/28,562.99 = 5,889.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,039.93x = 28,562.99 × 5,889.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,039.93x = 168,214,588.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,214,588.86/19,039.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,834.83

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