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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,314.36, 28,922.54 and 16,186.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,314.36, 28,922.54 and 16,186.14 is: 24,238.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,314.36 : 28,922.54 = 16,186.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,314.36/28,922.54 = 16,186.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,314.36x = 28,922.54 × 16,186.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,314.36x = 468,144,200.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,144,200.66/19,314.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,238.14

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