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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,267.77, 28,806.72 and 16,338.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,267.77, 28,806.72 and 16,338.90 is: 24,427.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,267.77 : 28,806.72 = 16,338.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,267.77/28,806.72 = 16,338.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,267.77x = 28,806.72 × 16,338.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,267.77x = 470,670,117.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,670,117.41/19,267.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,427.85

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