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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,177.33, 28,631.48 and 16,225.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,177.33, 28,631.48 and 16,225.69 is: 24,224.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,177.33 : 28,631.48 = 16,225.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,177.33/28,631.48 = 16,225.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,177.33x = 28,631.48 × 16,225.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,177.33x = 464,565,518.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,565,518.72/19,177.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,224.72

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