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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,276.85, 28,849.50 and 16,160.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,276.85, 28,849.50 and 16,160.37 is: 24,185.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,276.85 : 28,849.50 = 16,160.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,276.85/28,849.50 = 16,160.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,276.85x = 28,849.50 × 16,160.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,276.85x = 466,218,594.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,218,594.32/19,276.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,185.42

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