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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,196.52, 28,744.92 and 16,440.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,196.52, 28,744.92 and 16,440.90 is: 24,618.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,196.52 : 28,744.92 = 16,440.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,196.52/28,744.92 = 16,440.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,196.52x = 28,744.92 × 16,440.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,196.52x = 472,592,355.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,592,355.23/19,196.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,618.65

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