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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,149.54, 28,727.96 and 5,998.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,149.54, 28,727.96 and 5,998.38 is: 8,998.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,149.54 : 28,727.96 = 5,998.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,149.54/28,727.96 = 5,998.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,149.54x = 28,727.96 × 5,998.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,149.54x = 172,321,190.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,321,190.71/19,149.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,998.71

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