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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,229.17, 28,846.92 and 5,901.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,229.17, 28,846.92 and 5,901.83 is: 8,853.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,229.17 : 28,846.92 = 5,901.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,229.17/28,846.92 = 5,901.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,229.17x = 28,846.92 × 5,901.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,229.17x = 170,249,617.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,249,617.86/19,229.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,853.72

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