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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,244.36, 28,869.42 and 16,761.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,244.36, 28,869.42 and 16,761.32 is: 25,144.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,244.36 : 28,869.42 = 16,761.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,244.36/28,869.42 = 16,761.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,244.36x = 28,869.42 × 16,761.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,244.36x = 483,889,586.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,889,586.83/19,244.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,144.49

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