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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,046.62, 28,572.09 and 5,902.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,046.62, 28,572.09 and 5,902.30 is: 8,854.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,046.62 : 28,572.09 = 5,902.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,046.62/28,572.09 = 5,902.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,046.62x = 28,572.09 × 5,902.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,046.62x = 168,641,046.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,641,046.81/19,046.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,854.12

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