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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,195.19, 28,792.86 and 5,868.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,195.19, 28,792.86 and 5,868.13 is: 8,802.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,195.19 : 28,792.86 = 5,868.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,195.19/28,792.86 = 5,868.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,195.19x = 28,792.86 × 5,868.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,195.19x = 168,960,245.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,960,245.55/19,195.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,802.22

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