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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,133.74, 28,666.68 and 16,332.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,133.74, 28,666.68 and 16,332.31 is: 24,469.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,133.74 : 28,666.68 = 16,332.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,133.74/28,666.68 = 16,332.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,133.74x = 28,666.68 × 16,332.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,133.74x = 468,193,104.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,193,104.43/19,133.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,469.50

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