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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,124.70, 28,687.05 and 16,590.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,124.70, 28,687.05 and 16,590.30 is: 24,885.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,124.70 : 28,687.05 = 16,590.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,124.70/28,687.05 = 16,590.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,124.70x = 28,687.05 × 16,590.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,124.70x = 475,926,765.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,926,765.62/19,124.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,885.45

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