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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,325.62, 28,992.56 and 5,998.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,325.62, 28,992.56 and 5,998.34 is: 8,998.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,325.62 : 28,992.56 = 5,998.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,325.62/28,992.56 = 5,998.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,325.62x = 28,992.56 × 5,998.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,325.62x = 173,907,057.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,907,057.40/19,325.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,998.78

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