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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,223.91, 28,836.74 and 5,895.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,223.91, 28,836.74 and 5,895.93 is: 8,844.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,223.91 : 28,836.74 = 5,895.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,223.91/28,836.74 = 5,895.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,223.91x = 28,836.74 × 5,895.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,223.91x = 170,019,370.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,019,370.99/19,223.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,844.16

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