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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,046.55, 28,577.35 and 5,899.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,046.55, 28,577.35 and 5,899.95 is: 8,852.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,046.55 : 28,577.35 = 5,899.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,046.55/28,577.35 = 5,899.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,046.55x = 28,577.35 × 5,899.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,046.55x = 168,604,943.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,604,943.51/19,046.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,852.25

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