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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,274.22, 28,845.59 and 16,157.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,274.22, 28,845.59 and 16,157.75 is: 24,181.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,274.22 : 28,845.59 = 16,157.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,274.22/28,845.59 = 16,157.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,274.22x = 28,845.59 × 16,157.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,274.22x = 466,079,606.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,079,606.81/19,274.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,181.50

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