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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,082.80, 28,624.20 and 16,458.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,082.80, 28,624.20 and 16,458.40 is: 24,687.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,082.80 : 28,624.20 = 16,458.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,082.80/28,624.20 = 16,458.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,082.80x = 28,624.20 × 16,458.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,082.80x = 471,108,533.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,108,533.28/19,082.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,687.60

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