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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,137.51, 28,707.48 and 5,993.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,137.51, 28,707.48 and 5,993.64 is: 8,990.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,137.51 : 28,707.48 = 5,993.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,137.51/28,707.48 = 5,993.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,137.51x = 28,707.48 × 5,993.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,137.51x = 172,062,300.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,062,300.43/19,137.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,990.84

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