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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,140.35, 28,710.52 and 5,993.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,140.35, 28,710.52 and 5,993.74 is: 8,990.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,140.35 : 28,710.52 = 5,993.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,140.35/28,710.52 = 5,993.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,140.35x = 28,710.52 × 5,993.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,140.35x = 172,083,413.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,083,413.05/19,140.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,990.61

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