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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,122.84, 28,689.17 and 5,975.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,122.84, 28,689.17 and 5,975.37 is: 8,964.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,122.84 : 28,689.17 = 5,975.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,122.84/28,689.17 = 5,975.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,122.84x = 28,689.17 × 5,975.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,122.84x = 171,428,375.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,428,375.87/19,122.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,964.59

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