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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,091.40, 28,637.10 and 16,272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,091.40, 28,637.10 and 16,272.60 is: 24,408.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,091.40 : 28,637.10 = 16,272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,091.40/28,637.10 = 16,272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,091.40x = 28,637.10 × 16,272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,091.40x = 466,000,073.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,000,073.46/19,091.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,408.90

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