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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,302.47, 28,887.96 and 16,186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,302.47, 28,887.96 and 16,186 is: 24,223.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,302.47 : 28,887.96 = 16,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,302.47/28,887.96 = 16,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,302.47x = 28,887.96 × 16,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,302.47x = 467,580,520.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,580,520.56/19,302.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,223.87

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