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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,136.70, 28,705.05 and 16,602.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,136.70, 28,705.05 and 16,602.30 is: 24,903.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,136.70 : 28,705.05 = 16,602.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,136.70/28,705.05 = 16,602.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,136.70x = 28,705.05 × 16,602.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,136.70x = 476,569,851.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,569,851.62/19,136.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,903.45

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