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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,208.37, 28,794.98 and 16,265.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,208.37, 28,794.98 and 16,265.75 is: 24,383.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,208.37 : 28,794.98 = 16,265.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,208.37/28,794.98 = 16,265.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,208.37x = 28,794.98 × 16,265.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,208.37x = 468,371,720.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,371,720.63/19,208.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,383.73

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