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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,055.39, 28,585.85 and 5,908.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,055.39, 28,585.85 and 5,908.82 is: 8,864.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,055.39 : 28,585.85 = 5,908.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,055.39/28,585.85 = 5,908.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,055.39x = 28,585.85 × 5,908.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,055.39x = 168,908,469.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,908,469.72/19,055.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,864.08

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