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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,195.79, 28,776.15 and 16,253.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,195.79, 28,776.15 and 16,253.19 is: 24,364.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,195.79 : 28,776.15 = 16,253.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,195.79/28,776.15 = 16,253.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,195.79x = 28,776.15 × 16,253.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,195.79x = 467,704,233.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,704,233.42/19,195.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,364.94

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