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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,175.33, 28,628.50 and 16,223.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,175.33, 28,628.50 and 16,223.69 is: 24,221.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,175.33 : 28,628.50 = 16,223.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,175.33/28,628.50 = 16,223.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,175.33x = 28,628.50 × 16,223.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,175.33x = 464,459,909.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,459,909.17/19,175.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,221.74

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