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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,042.89, 28,565.67 and 5,893.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,042.89, 28,565.67 and 5,893.53 is: 8,840.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,042.89 : 28,565.67 = 5,893.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,042.89/28,565.67 = 5,893.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,042.89x = 28,565.67 × 5,893.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,042.89x = 168,352,633.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,352,633.12/19,042.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,840.71

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