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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,275.35, 28,847.25 and 16,158.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,275.35, 28,847.25 and 16,158.87 is: 24,183.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,275.35 : 28,847.25 = 16,158.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,275.35/28,847.25 = 16,158.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,275.35x = 28,847.25 × 16,158.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,275.35x = 466,138,962.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,138,962.61/19,275.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,183.17

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