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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,106.24, 28,659.08 and 5,958.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,106.24, 28,659.08 and 5,958.74 is: 8,938.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,106.24 : 28,659.08 = 5,958.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,106.24/28,659.08 = 5,958.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,106.24x = 28,659.08 × 5,958.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,106.24x = 170,772,006.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,772,006.36/19,106.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,938.02

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