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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,144.55, 28,716.81 and 5,997.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,144.55, 28,716.81 and 5,997.94 is: 8,996.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,144.55 : 28,716.81 = 5,997.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,144.55/28,716.81 = 5,997.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,144.55x = 28,716.81 × 5,997.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,144.55x = 172,241,631.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,241,631.58/19,144.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,996.90

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