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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,096.80, 28,645.20 and 16,472.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,096.80, 28,645.20 and 16,472.40 is: 24,708.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,096.80 : 28,645.20 = 16,472.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,096.80/28,645.20 = 16,472.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,096.80x = 28,645.20 × 16,472.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,096.80x = 471,855,192.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,855,192.48/19,096.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,708.60

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