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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,051.83, 28,579.77 and 5,905.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,051.83, 28,579.77 and 5,905.23 is: 8,858.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,051.83 : 28,579.77 = 5,905.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,051.83/28,579.77 = 5,905.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,051.83x = 28,579.77 × 5,905.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,051.83x = 168,770,115.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,770,115.20/19,051.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,858.47

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