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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,085.80, 28,628.70 and 16,461.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,085.80, 28,628.70 and 16,461.40 is: 24,692.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,085.80 : 28,628.70 = 16,461.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,085.80/28,628.70 = 16,461.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,085.80x = 28,628.70 × 16,461.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,085.80x = 471,268,482.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,268,482.18/19,085.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,692.10

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