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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,145.03, 28,717.56 and 5,998.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,145.03, 28,717.56 and 5,998.43 is: 8,997.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,145.03 : 28,717.56 = 5,998.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,145.03/28,717.56 = 5,998.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,145.03x = 28,717.56 × 5,998.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,145.03x = 172,260,281.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,260,281.33/19,145.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,997.65

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