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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,176.96, 28,774.08 and 16,417.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,176.96, 28,774.08 and 16,417.92 is: 24,634.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,176.96 : 28,774.08 = 16,417.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,176.96/28,774.08 = 16,417.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,176.96x = 28,774.08 × 16,417.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,176.96x = 472,410,543.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,410,543.51/19,176.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,634.28

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