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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,154.88, 28,697.76 and 16,031.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,154.88, 28,697.76 and 16,031.52 is: 24,018.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,154.88 : 28,697.76 = 16,031.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,154.88/28,697.76 = 16,031.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,154.88x = 28,697.76 × 16,031.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,154.88x = 460,068,713.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,068,713.40/19,154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,018.36

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