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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,215.73, 28,806.03 and 16,273.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,215.73, 28,806.03 and 16,273.10 is: 24,394.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,215.73 : 28,806.03 = 16,273.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,215.73/28,806.03 = 16,273.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,215.73x = 28,806.03 × 16,273.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,215.73x = 468,763,478.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,763,478.81/19,215.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,394.78

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