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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,031.80, 28,515.30 and 16,245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,031.80, 28,515.30 and 16,245.40 is: 24,340.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,031.80 : 28,515.30 = 16,245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,031.80/28,515.30 = 16,245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,031.80x = 28,515.30 × 16,245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,031.80x = 463,242,454.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,242,454.62/19,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,340.44

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