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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,221.80, 28,832.70 and 16,111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,221.80, 28,832.70 and 16,111.40 is: 24,167.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,221.80 : 28,832.70 = 16,111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,221.80/28,832.70 = 16,111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,221.80x = 28,832.70 × 16,111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,221.80x = 464,535,162.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,535,162.78/19,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,167.10

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