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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,117.43, 28,676.13 and 5,970.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,117.43, 28,676.13 and 5,970.93 is: 8,956.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,117.43 : 28,676.13 = 5,970.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,117.43/28,676.13 = 5,970.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,117.43x = 28,676.13 × 5,970.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,117.43x = 171,223,164.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,223,164.90/19,117.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,956.39

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