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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,168.60, 28,688.10 and 16,835.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,168.60, 28,688.10 and 16,835.80 is: 25,196.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,168.60 : 28,688.10 = 16,835.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,168.60/28,688.10 = 16,835.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,168.60x = 28,688.10 × 16,835.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,168.60x = 482,987,113.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,987,113.98/19,168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,196.79

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