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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,108.64, 28,666.33 and 5,957.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,108.64, 28,666.33 and 5,957.74 is: 8,937.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,108.64 : 28,666.33 = 5,957.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,108.64/28,666.33 = 5,957.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,108.64x = 28,666.33 × 5,957.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,108.64x = 170,786,540.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,786,540.89/19,108.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,937.66

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