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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,144.94, 28,717.38 and 5,998.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,144.94, 28,717.38 and 5,998.33 is: 8,997.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,144.94 : 28,717.38 = 5,998.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,144.94/28,717.38 = 5,998.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,144.94x = 28,717.38 × 5,998.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,144.94x = 172,256,321.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,256,321.98/19,144.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,997.49

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