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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,057.84, 28,587.32 and 16,266.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,057.84, 28,587.32 and 16,266.91 is: 24,400.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,057.84 : 28,587.32 = 16,266.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,057.84/28,587.32 = 16,266.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,057.84x = 28,587.32 × 16,266.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,057.84x = 465,027,137.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,027,137.31/19,057.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,400.84

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