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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,021.80, 28,395.24 and 16,689

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,021.80, 28,395.24 and 16,689 is: 24,912.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,021.80 : 28,395.24 = 16,689 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,021.80/28,395.24 = 16,689/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,021.80x = 28,395.24 × 16,689
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,021.80x = 473,888,160.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,888,160.36/19,021.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,912.90

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