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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,174.70, 28,625.14 and 16,221.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,174.70, 28,625.14 and 16,221.44 is: 24,216.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,174.70 : 28,625.14 = 16,221.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,174.70/28,625.14 = 16,221.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,174.70x = 28,625.14 × 16,221.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,174.70x = 464,340,991.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,340,991.00/19,174.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,216.34

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