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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,134.68, 28,697.92 and 5,985.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,134.68, 28,697.92 and 5,985.34 is: 8,976.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,134.68 : 28,697.92 = 5,985.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,134.68/28,697.92 = 5,985.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,134.68x = 28,697.92 × 5,985.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,134.68x = 171,766,808.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,766,808.49/19,134.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,976.73

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