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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,323.59, 28,986.14 and 5,997.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,323.59, 28,986.14 and 5,997.97 is: 8,997.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,323.59 : 28,986.14 = 5,997.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,323.59/28,986.14 = 5,997.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,323.59x = 28,986.14 × 5,997.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,323.59x = 173,858,122.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,858,122.45/19,323.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,997.20

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