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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,150.80, 28,726.20 and 16,846.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,150.80, 28,726.20 and 16,846.80 is: 25,270.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,150.80 : 28,726.20 = 16,846.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,150.80/28,726.20 = 16,846.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,150.80x = 28,726.20 × 16,846.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,150.80x = 483,944,546.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,944,546.16/19,150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,270.20

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