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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,127.80, 28,691.72 and 5,980.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,127.80, 28,691.72 and 5,980.24 is: 8,970.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,127.80 : 28,691.72 = 5,980.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,127.80/28,691.72 = 5,980.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,127.80x = 28,691.72 × 5,980.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,127.80x = 171,583,371.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,583,371.61/19,127.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,970.37

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