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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,042.16, 28,583.63 and 16,116.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,042.16, 28,583.63 and 16,116.37 is: 24,191.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,042.16 : 28,583.63 = 16,116.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,042.16/28,583.63 = 16,116.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,042.16x = 28,583.63 × 16,116.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,042.16x = 460,664,356.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,664,356.07/19,042.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,191.81

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