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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,145.60, 28,653.60 and 16,812.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,145.60, 28,653.60 and 16,812.80 is: 25,162.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,145.60 : 28,653.60 = 16,812.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,145.60/28,653.60 = 16,812.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,145.60x = 28,653.60 × 16,812.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,145.60x = 481,747,246.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,747,246.08/19,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,162.30

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