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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,059.84, 28,594.62 and 5,912.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,059.84, 28,594.62 and 5,912.33 is: 8,870.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,059.84 : 28,594.62 = 5,912.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,059.84/28,594.62 = 5,912.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,059.84x = 28,594.62 × 5,912.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,059.84x = 169,060,686.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,060,686.69/19,059.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,870.00

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