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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,008.80, 28,561.80 and 16,870.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,008.80, 28,561.80 and 16,870.40 is: 25,348.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,008.80 : 28,561.80 = 16,870.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,008.80/28,561.80 = 16,870.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,008.80x = 28,561.80 × 16,870.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,008.80x = 481,848,990.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,848,990.72/19,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,348.73

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