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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,144.19, 28,716.26 and 5,997.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,144.19, 28,716.26 and 5,997.58 is: 8,996.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,144.19 : 28,716.26 = 5,997.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,144.19/28,716.26 = 5,997.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,144.19x = 28,716.26 × 5,997.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,144.19x = 172,228,036.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,228,036.66/19,144.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,996.36

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