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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,176.33, 28,629.99 and 16,224.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,176.33, 28,629.99 and 16,224.69 is: 24,223.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,176.33 : 28,629.99 = 16,224.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,176.33/28,629.99 = 16,224.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,176.33x = 28,629.99 × 16,224.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,176.33x = 464,512,712.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,512,712.45/19,176.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,223.23

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