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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,146.48, 28,724.54 and 5,998.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,146.48, 28,724.54 and 5,998.96 is: 8,999.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,146.48 : 28,724.54 = 5,998.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,146.48/28,724.54 = 5,998.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,146.48x = 28,724.54 × 5,998.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,146.48x = 172,317,366.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,317,366.48/19,146.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,999.95

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