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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,026.30, 28,401.95 and 16,693.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,026.30, 28,401.95 and 16,693.50 is: 24,919.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,026.30 : 28,401.95 = 16,693.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,026.30/28,401.95 = 16,693.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,026.30x = 28,401.95 × 16,693.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,026.30x = 474,127,868.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,127,868.86/19,026.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,919.60

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