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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,143.60, 28,657.80 and 16,839.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,143.60, 28,657.80 and 16,839.60 is: 25,208.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,143.60 : 28,657.80 = 16,839.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,143.60/28,657.80 = 16,839.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,143.60x = 28,657.80 × 16,839.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,143.60x = 482,585,888.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,585,888.88/19,143.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,208.73

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