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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,209.37, 28,796.47 and 16,266.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,209.37, 28,796.47 and 16,266.75 is: 24,385.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,209.37 : 28,796.47 = 16,266.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,209.37/28,796.47 = 16,266.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,209.37x = 28,796.47 × 16,266.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,209.37x = 468,424,978.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,424,978.37/19,209.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,385.23

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