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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,036.90, 28,419.10 and 16,546.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,036.90, 28,419.10 and 16,546.46 is: 24,701.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,036.90 : 28,419.10 = 16,546.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,036.90/28,419.10 = 16,546.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,036.90x = 28,419.10 × 16,546.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,036.90x = 470,235,317.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,235,317.92/19,036.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,701.25

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