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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,169.64, 28,758.78 and 5,843.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,169.64, 28,758.78 and 5,843.84 is: 8,767.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,169.64 : 28,758.78 = 5,843.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,169.64/28,758.78 = 5,843.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,169.64x = 28,758.78 × 5,843.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,169.64x = 168,061,708.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,061,708.92/19,169.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,767.08

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