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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,175.88, 28,729.26 and 16,052.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,175.88, 28,729.26 and 16,052.52 is: 24,049.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,175.88 : 28,729.26 = 16,052.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,175.88/28,729.26 = 16,052.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,175.88x = 28,729.26 × 16,052.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,175.88x = 461,177,020.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,177,020.74/19,175.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,049.85

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