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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,147.28, 28,724.22 and 5,996.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,147.28, 28,724.22 and 5,996.24 is: 8,995.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,147.28 : 28,724.22 = 5,996.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,147.28/28,724.22 = 5,996.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,147.28x = 28,724.22 × 5,996.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,147.28x = 172,237,316.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,237,316.93/19,147.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,995.39

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