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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,315.36, 28,924.02 and 16,187.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,315.36, 28,924.02 and 16,187.14 is: 24,239.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,315.36 : 28,924.02 = 16,187.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,315.36/28,924.02 = 16,187.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,315.36x = 28,924.02 × 16,187.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,315.36x = 468,197,161.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,197,161.10/19,315.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,239.63

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