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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,233.80, 28,764.30 and 16,123.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,233.80, 28,764.30 and 16,123.40 is: 24,112.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,233.80 : 28,764.30 = 16,123.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,233.80/28,764.30 = 16,123.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,233.80x = 28,764.30 × 16,123.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,233.80x = 463,778,314.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,778,314.62/19,233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,112.67

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