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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,268.63, 28,857.58 and 16,168.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,268.63, 28,857.58 and 16,168.55 is: 24,214.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,268.63 : 28,857.58 = 16,168.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,268.63/28,857.58 = 16,168.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,268.63x = 28,857.58 × 16,168.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,268.63x = 466,585,256.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,585,256.83/19,268.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,214.77

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