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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,139.94, 28,709.91 and 5,992.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,139.94, 28,709.91 and 5,992.38 is: 8,988.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,139.94 : 28,709.91 = 5,992.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,139.94/28,709.91 = 5,992.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,139.94x = 28,709.91 × 5,992.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,139.94x = 172,040,690.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,040,690.49/19,139.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,988.57

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