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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,322.85, 28,988.99 and 5,995.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,322.85, 28,988.99 and 5,995.52 is: 8,994.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,322.85 : 28,988.99 = 5,995.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,322.85/28,988.99 = 5,995.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,322.85x = 28,988.99 × 5,995.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,322.85x = 173,804,025.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,804,025.59/19,322.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,994.74

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