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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,143.04, 28,714.56 and 5,996.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,143.04, 28,714.56 and 5,996.44 is: 8,994.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,143.04 : 28,714.56 = 5,996.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,143.04/28,714.56 = 5,996.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,143.04x = 28,714.56 × 5,996.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,143.04x = 172,185,086.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,185,086.87/19,143.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,994.66

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