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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,008.80, 28,513.20 and 16,416.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,008.80, 28,513.20 and 16,416.80 is: 24,625.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,008.80 : 28,513.20 = 16,416.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,008.80/28,513.20 = 16,416.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,008.80x = 28,513.20 × 16,416.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,008.80x = 468,095,501.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,095,501.76/19,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,625.20

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