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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,192.52, 28,738.96 and 16,436.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,192.52, 28,738.96 and 16,436.90 is: 24,612.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,192.52 : 28,738.96 = 16,436.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,192.52/28,738.96 = 16,436.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,192.52x = 28,738.96 × 16,436.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,192.52x = 472,379,411.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,379,411.62/19,192.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,612.68

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