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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,024.80, 28,399.71 and 16,692

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,024.80, 28,399.71 and 16,692 is: 24,917.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,024.80 : 28,399.71 = 16,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,024.80/28,399.71 = 16,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,024.80x = 28,399.71 × 16,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,024.80x = 474,047,959.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,047,959.32/19,024.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,917.37

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