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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,055.88, 28,548.18 and 16,996.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,055.88, 28,548.18 and 16,996.86 is: 25,463.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,055.88 : 28,548.18 = 16,996.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,055.88/28,548.18 = 16,996.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,055.88x = 28,548.18 × 16,996.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,055.88x = 485,229,418.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,229,418.71/19,055.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,463.50

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