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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,105.55, 28,631.62 and 16,279.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,105.55, 28,631.62 and 16,279.62 is: 24,396.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,105.55 : 28,631.62 = 16,279.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,105.55/28,631.62 = 16,279.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,105.55x = 28,631.62 × 16,279.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,105.55x = 466,111,918.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,111,918.84/19,105.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,396.68

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