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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,143.99, 28,717.47 and 5,996.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,143.99, 28,717.47 and 5,996.25 is: 8,994.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,143.99 : 28,717.47 = 5,996.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,143.99/28,717.47 = 5,996.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,143.99x = 28,717.47 × 5,996.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,143.99x = 172,197,129.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,197,129.49/19,143.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,994.84

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