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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,139.40, 28,709.10 and 5,995.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,139.40, 28,709.10 and 5,995.80 is: 8,993.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,139.40 : 28,709.10 = 5,995.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,139.40/28,709.10 = 5,995.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,139.40x = 28,709.10 × 5,995.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,139.40x = 172,134,021.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,134,021.78/19,139.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,993.70

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