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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,032.85, 28,419.74 and 16,793

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,032.85, 28,419.74 and 16,793 is: 25,075.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,032.85 : 28,419.74 = 16,793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,032.85/28,419.74 = 16,793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,032.85x = 28,419.74 × 16,793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,032.85x = 477,252,693.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,252,693.82/19,032.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,075.21

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