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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,144.44, 28,716.63 and 5,997.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,144.44, 28,716.63 and 5,997.83 is: 8,996.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,144.44 : 28,716.63 = 5,997.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,144.44/28,716.63 = 5,997.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,144.44x = 28,716.63 × 5,997.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,144.44x = 172,237,464.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,237,464.91/19,144.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,996.74

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