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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,140.60, 28,710.90 and 16,231.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,140.60, 28,710.90 and 16,231.80 is: 24,347.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,140.60 : 28,710.90 = 16,231.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,140.60/28,710.90 = 16,231.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,140.60x = 28,710.90 × 16,231.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,140.60x = 466,029,586.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,029,586.62/19,140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,347.70

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