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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,026.80, 28,540.20 and 16,985.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,026.80, 28,540.20 and 16,985.60 is: 25,478.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,026.80 : 28,540.20 = 16,985.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,026.80/28,540.20 = 16,985.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,026.80x = 28,540.20 × 16,985.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,026.80x = 484,772,421.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,772,421.12/19,026.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,478.40

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