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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,329.23, 28,996.37 and 5,478.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,329.23, 28,996.37 and 5,478.59 is: 8,218.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,329.23 : 28,996.37 = 5,478.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,329.23/28,996.37 = 5,478.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,329.23x = 28,996.37 × 5,478.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,329.23x = 158,859,195.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,859,195.33/19,329.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,218.60

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