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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,202.30, 28,785.90 and 16,259.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,202.30, 28,785.90 and 16,259.69 is: 24,374.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,202.30 : 28,785.90 = 16,259.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,202.30/28,785.90 = 16,259.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,202.30x = 28,785.90 × 16,259.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,202.30x = 468,049,810.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,049,810.37/19,202.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,374.67

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