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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,058.84, 28,588.82 and 16,267.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,058.84, 28,588.82 and 16,267.91 is: 24,402.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,058.84 : 28,588.82 = 16,267.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,058.84/28,588.82 = 16,267.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,058.84x = 28,588.82 × 16,267.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,058.84x = 465,080,350.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,080,350.77/19,058.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,402.34

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