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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,177.70, 28,629.62 and 16,224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,177.70, 28,629.62 and 16,224.44 is: 24,220.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,177.70 : 28,629.62 = 16,224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,177.70/28,629.62 = 16,224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,177.70x = 28,629.62 × 16,224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,177.70x = 464,499,551.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,499,551.91/19,177.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,220.82

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