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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,234.40, 28,851.60 and 16,281.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,234.40, 28,851.60 and 16,281.95 is: 24,422.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,234.40 : 28,851.60 = 16,281.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,234.40/28,851.60 = 16,281.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,234.40x = 28,851.60 × 16,281.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,234.40x = 469,760,308.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,760,308.62/19,234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,422.93

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