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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,007.60, 28,511.40 and 16,098.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,007.60, 28,511.40 and 16,098.80 is: 24,148.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,007.60 : 28,511.40 = 16,098.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,007.60/28,511.40 = 16,098.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,007.60x = 28,511.40 × 16,098.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,007.60x = 458,999,326.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,999,326.32/19,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,148.20

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