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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,144.79, 28,717.19 and 5,997.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,144.79, 28,717.19 and 5,997.16 is: 8,995.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,144.79 : 28,717.19 = 5,997.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,144.79/28,717.19 = 5,997.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,144.79x = 28,717.19 × 5,997.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,144.79x = 172,221,696.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,221,696.56/19,144.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,995.75

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