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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,163.20, 28,744.80 and 16,628.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,163.20, 28,744.80 and 16,628.80 is: 24,943.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,163.20 : 28,744.80 = 16,628.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,163.20/28,744.80 = 16,628.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,163.20x = 28,744.80 × 16,628.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,163.20x = 477,991,530.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,991,530.24/19,163.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,943.20

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