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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,012.80, 28,519.20 and 16,096.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,012.80, 28,519.20 and 16,096.80 is: 24,145.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,012.80 : 28,519.20 = 16,096.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,012.80/28,519.20 = 16,096.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,012.80x = 28,519.20 × 16,096.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,012.80x = 459,067,858.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,067,858.56/19,012.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,145.20

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