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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,150.29, 28,729.08 and 5,999.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,150.29, 28,729.08 and 5,999.13 is: 8,999.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,150.29 : 28,729.08 = 5,999.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,150.29/28,729.08 = 5,999.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,150.29x = 28,729.08 × 5,999.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,150.29x = 172,349,485.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,349,485.70/19,150.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,999.84

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