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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,076.80, 28,615.20 and 16,452.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,076.80, 28,615.20 and 16,452.40 is: 24,678.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,076.80 : 28,615.20 = 16,452.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,076.80/28,615.20 = 16,452.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,076.80x = 28,615.20 × 16,452.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,076.80x = 470,788,716.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,788,716.48/19,076.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,678.60

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