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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,188.19, 28,733.08 and 16,235.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,188.19, 28,733.08 and 16,235.74 is: 24,311.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,188.19 : 28,733.08 = 16,235.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,188.19/28,733.08 = 16,235.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,188.19x = 28,733.08 × 16,235.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,188.19x = 466,502,842.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,502,842.05/19,188.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,311.98

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