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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,145.01, 28,717.56 and 5,998.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,145.01, 28,717.56 and 5,998.53 is: 8,997.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,145.01 : 28,717.56 = 5,998.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,145.01/28,717.56 = 5,998.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,145.01x = 28,717.56 × 5,998.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,145.01x = 172,263,145.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,263,145.19/19,145.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,997.81

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