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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,141.39, 28,712.08 and 5,994.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,141.39, 28,712.08 and 5,994.79 is: 8,992.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,141.39 : 28,712.08 = 5,994.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,141.39/28,712.08 = 5,994.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,141.39x = 28,712.08 × 5,994.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,141.39x = 172,122,890.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,122,890.06/19,141.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,992.18

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