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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,161.20, 28,572.58 and 16,830.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,161.20, 28,572.58 and 16,830.74 is: 25,097.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,161.20 : 28,572.58 = 16,830.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,161.20/28,572.58 = 16,830.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,161.20x = 28,572.58 × 16,830.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,161.20x = 480,897,665.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,897,665.11/19,161.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,097.47

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