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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,040.80, 28,532.40 and 16,103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,040.80, 28,532.40 and 16,103.20 is: 24,130.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,040.80 : 28,532.40 = 16,103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,040.80/28,532.40 = 16,103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,040.80x = 28,532.40 × 16,103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,040.80x = 459,462,943.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,462,943.68/19,040.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,130.44

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