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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,162.95, 28,575.20 and 16,832.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,162.95, 28,575.20 and 16,832.49 is: 25,100.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,162.95 : 28,575.20 = 16,832.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,162.95/28,575.20 = 16,832.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,162.95x = 28,575.20 × 16,832.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,162.95x = 480,991,684.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,991,684.09/19,162.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,100.09

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