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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,276.35, 28,848.75 and 16,159.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,276.35, 28,848.75 and 16,159.87 is: 24,184.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,276.35 : 28,848.75 = 16,159.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,276.35/28,848.75 = 16,159.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,276.35x = 28,848.75 × 16,159.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,276.35x = 466,192,049.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,192,049.66/19,276.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,184.66

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