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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,049.67, 28,573.44 and 5,901.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,049.67, 28,573.44 and 5,901.65 is: 8,852.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,049.67 : 28,573.44 = 5,901.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,049.67/28,573.44 = 5,901.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,049.67x = 28,573.44 × 5,901.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,049.67x = 168,630,442.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,630,442.18/19,049.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,852.15

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