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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,326.62, 28,994.06 and 5,999.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,326.62, 28,994.06 and 5,999.34 is: 9,000.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,326.62 : 28,994.06 = 5,999.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,326.62/28,994.06 = 5,999.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,326.62x = 28,994.06 × 5,999.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,326.62x = 173,945,223.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,945,223.92/19,326.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,000.29

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