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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,144.01, 28,716.02 and 5,997.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,144.01, 28,716.02 and 5,997.41 is: 8,996.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,144.01 : 28,716.02 = 5,997.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,144.01/28,716.02 = 5,997.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,144.01x = 28,716.02 × 5,997.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,144.01x = 172,221,571.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,221,571.94/19,144.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,996.11

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