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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,149.60, 28,659.60 and 16,816.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,149.60, 28,659.60 and 16,816.80 is: 25,168.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,149.60 : 28,659.60 = 16,816.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,149.60/28,659.60 = 16,816.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,149.60x = 28,659.60 × 16,816.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,149.60x = 481,962,761.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,962,761.28/19,149.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,168.29

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