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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,144.27, 28,712.25 and 5,994.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,144.27, 28,712.25 and 5,994.91 is: 8,991.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,144.27 : 28,712.25 = 5,994.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,144.27/28,712.25 = 5,994.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,144.27x = 28,712.25 × 5,994.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,144.27x = 172,127,354.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,127,354.65/19,144.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,991.06

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