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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,284.77, 28,930.24 and 5,954.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,284.77, 28,930.24 and 5,954.64 is: 8,932.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,284.77 : 28,930.24 = 5,954.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,284.77/28,930.24 = 5,954.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,284.77x = 28,930.24 × 5,954.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,284.77x = 172,269,164.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,269,164.31/19,284.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,932.91

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