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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,173.59, 28,764.71 and 5,847.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,173.59, 28,764.71 and 5,847.76 is: 8,772.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,173.59 : 28,764.71 = 5,847.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,173.59/28,764.71 = 5,847.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,173.59x = 28,764.71 × 5,847.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,173.59x = 168,209,120.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,209,120.55/19,173.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,772.96

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