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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,029.30, 28,406.42 and 16,696.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,029.30, 28,406.42 and 16,696.50 is: 24,924.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,029.30 : 28,406.42 = 16,696.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,029.30/28,406.42 = 16,696.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,029.30x = 28,406.42 × 16,696.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,029.30x = 474,287,791.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,287,791.53/19,029.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,924.08

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