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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,113.60, 28,670.40 and 16,204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,113.60, 28,670.40 and 16,204.80 is: 24,307.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,113.60 : 28,670.40 = 16,204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,113.60/28,670.40 = 16,204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,113.60x = 28,670.40 × 16,204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,113.60x = 464,598,097.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,598,097.92/19,113.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,307.20

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