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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,059.60, 28,524.60 and 16,726.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,059.60, 28,524.60 and 16,726.80 is: 25,033.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,059.60 : 28,524.60 = 16,726.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,059.60/28,524.60 = 16,726.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,059.60x = 28,524.60 × 16,726.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,059.60x = 477,125,279.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,125,279.28/19,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,033.33

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