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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,140.48, 28,716.48 and 5,994.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,140.48, 28,716.48 and 5,994.72 is: 8,993.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,140.48 : 28,716.48 = 5,994.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,140.48/28,716.48 = 5,994.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,140.48x = 28,716.48 × 5,994.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,140.48x = 172,147,256.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,147,256.99/19,140.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,993.88

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