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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,168.20, 28,583.01 and 16,837.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,168.20, 28,583.01 and 16,837.76 is: 25,107.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,168.20 : 28,583.01 = 16,837.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,168.20/28,583.01 = 16,837.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,168.20x = 28,583.01 × 16,837.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,168.20x = 481,273,862.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,273,862.46/19,168.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,107.93

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