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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,145.44, 28,718.13 and 5,998.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,145.44, 28,718.13 and 5,998.83 is: 8,998.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,145.44 : 28,718.13 = 5,998.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,145.44/28,718.13 = 5,998.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,145.44x = 28,718.13 × 5,998.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,145.44x = 172,275,179.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,275,179.79/19,145.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,998.24

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