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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,325.59, 28,989.14 and 5,999.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,325.59, 28,989.14 and 5,999.97 is: 9,000.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,325.59 : 28,989.14 = 5,999.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,325.59/28,989.14 = 5,999.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,325.59x = 28,989.14 × 5,999.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,325.59x = 173,933,970.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,933,970.33/19,325.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,000.19

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