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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,142.93, 28,714.38 and 5,996.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,142.93, 28,714.38 and 5,996.33 is: 8,994.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,142.93 : 28,714.38 = 5,996.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,142.93/28,714.38 = 5,996.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,142.93x = 28,714.38 × 5,996.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,142.93x = 172,180,873.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,180,873.58/19,142.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,994.49

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