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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,145.25, 28,717.92 and 5,997.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,145.25, 28,717.92 and 5,997.96 is: 8,996.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,145.25 : 28,717.92 = 5,997.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,145.25/28,717.92 = 5,997.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,145.25x = 28,717.92 × 5,997.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,145.25x = 172,248,935.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,248,935.44/19,145.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,996.95

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