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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,147.60, 28,570.10 and 16,555.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,147.60, 28,570.10 and 16,555.60 is: 24,702.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,147.60 : 28,570.10 = 16,555.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,147.60/28,570.10 = 16,555.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,147.60x = 28,570.10 × 16,555.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,147.60x = 472,995,147.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,995,147.56/19,147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,702.58

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