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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,232.34, 28,799.51 and 16,279.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,232.34, 28,799.51 and 16,279.89 is: 24,378.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,232.34 : 28,799.51 = 16,279.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,232.34/28,799.51 = 16,279.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,232.34x = 28,799.51 × 16,279.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,232.34x = 468,852,773.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,852,773.45/19,232.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,378.35

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