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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,235.34, 28,804.01 and 16,282.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,235.34, 28,804.01 and 16,282.89 is: 24,382.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,235.34 : 28,804.01 = 16,282.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,235.34/28,804.01 = 16,282.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,235.34x = 28,804.01 × 16,282.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,235.34x = 469,012,444.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,012,444.97/19,235.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,382.85

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