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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,141.66, 28,712.49 and 5,995.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,141.66, 28,712.49 and 5,995.06 is: 8,992.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,141.66 : 28,712.49 = 5,995.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,141.66/28,712.49 = 5,995.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,141.66x = 28,712.49 × 5,995.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,141.66x = 172,133,006.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,133,006.04/19,141.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,992.59

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