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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,076.36, 28,630.94 and 16,599.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,076.36, 28,630.94 and 16,599.59 is: 24,913.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,076.36 : 28,630.94 = 16,599.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,076.36/28,630.94 = 16,599.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,076.36x = 28,630.94 × 16,599.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,076.36x = 475,261,639.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,261,639.16/19,076.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,913.65

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